Below are the key facts about this program at VCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU among the top schools in the country for general english literature, placing at #193 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 193 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Virginia | 9 of 17 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 31 of 136 |
Here is each degree level available for general english literature at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 93 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 93 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
VCU ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU earn a median of $39,808 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VCU, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $22,750 in student loans. This is lower than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
VCU granted 93 bachelor’s completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
Graduate study is also available at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 10 |