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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #267 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #5 in Missouri.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 46% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UMKC. This makes it the #137 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMKC was $973 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $373 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from UMKC. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. UMKC does offer online classes in its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMKC Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in english language & literature from UMKC in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 44 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 148 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 121 |
| Communication & Journalism | 65 |
| History | 32 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
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