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 University of Denver. 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, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at DU was ranked #410 on College Factual's Best Schools for English list. It is also ranked #6 in Colorado.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at DU paid an average of $1,461 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,596 | $52,596 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,178 | $14,178 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,976 | $2,976 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at DU in English walked away with an average of $19,640 in student debt. That is 15% lower than the national average of $22,977.
The median early career salary of English students who receive their bachelor’s degree from DU is $22,192 per year. That is 18% lower than the national average of $27,025.
DU does not offer an online option for its English bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the DU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in English in 2019-2020, 73.3% of them were women. This is about the same as the countrywide number of 73.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 20.0% of the English bachelor’s degrees at DU in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 32%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
General English Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English | 30 |
*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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