by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is English. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
General English Literature is a major offered under the English language and literature program of study at Eastern Oregon University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in English, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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BA in English Language & Literature
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If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at EOU was ranked #639 on College Factual's Best Schools for English list. It is also ranked #10 in Oregon.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at EOU paid an average of $456 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $174 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $1,671 | $1,671 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,245 | $1,245 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,152 | $10,152 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,264 | $3,264 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at EOU in English walked away with an average of $27,500 in student debt. That is 20% higher than the national average of $22,977.
English who receive their bachelor’s degree from EOU make an average of $26,353 a year during the early days of their career. That is 2% lower than the national average of $27,025.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that EOU offers online option in its English bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EOU Online Learning page.
Women made up around 77.3% of the English students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is higher than the nationwide number of 73.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 18.2% of the English bachelor’s degrees at EOU in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 32%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
General English Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English | 22 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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