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 Mississippi. 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.
You can jump to any section of this page using the links below:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in English Language & Literature
Turn your love of reading and writing into a career with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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 Ole Miss was ranked #471 on College Factual's Best Schools for English list. It is also ranked #1 in Mississippi.
Here are some of the other rankings for Ole Miss.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ole Miss was $1,041 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $363 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,718 | $24,990 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,734 | $10,734 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,100 | $5,100 |
Learn more about Ole Miss tuition and fees.
You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Ole Miss in English walked away with an average of $23,854 in student debt. That is 4% higher than the national average of $22,977.
The median early career salary of English students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Ole Miss is $25,194 per year. That is 7% lower than the national average of $27,025.
Online degrees for the Ole Miss English bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ole Miss Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in English in 2019-2020, 77.4% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 73.0%.
Around 15.1% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at Ole Miss in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 32%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 45 |
| 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 | 53 |
*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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
