by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ECU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ECU as a strong choice for english language & literature, placing at #643 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 643 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in North Carolina | 17 of 21 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 112 of 152 |
Here is each degree level offered in english language & literature at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate | 13 |
The english language & literature field at ECU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 55 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 18 |
| Literature | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
ECU ranks competitively among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,137 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ECU, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $25,400 in student loans. This is above $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, East Carolina University handed out 7 certificate degrees in english language & literature.
ECU is not yet ranked for english language & literature at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of english language & literature certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature certificate degree graduates at ECU are White. Approximately 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a certificate in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ECU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 22 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in English Language & Literature | 13 |
