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UofSC was ranked #53 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for english language & literature majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from UofSC. This makes it the #207 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #68 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of english language & literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UofSC does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from UofSC. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
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 | 81 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 487 |
| Social Sciences | 435 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 120 |
| History | 89 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 50 |
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