Graduate English Language & Literature Programs at American University

Here is an overview of the graduate program in english language & literature at American University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Rankings
Available Degrees
Majors in This Field
Master’s Degrees
Undergraduate Study

American University Graduate English Language & Literature Rankings

#121 in the U.S.

#3 in District Of Columbia

#34 in the Middle Atlantic Region

College Factual rates American University highly for english language & literature, placing at #121 out of 793 schools nationally.

Ranking	Rank
Best English Language & Literature Schools	121 of 793
Best English Language & Literature Schools in District of Columbia	3 of 4
Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	34 of 150

Graduate English Language & Literature Degrees at American University

The following degree levels are available for english language & literature at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s	34
Master’s	16

Graduate English Language & Literature Majors at American University

This english language & literature field at American University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:

Major	Annual Graduates
Literature	39
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	11

American University English Language & Literature Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, American University handed out 16 master’s degrees in english language & literature.

Master’s Rankings

American University is among the very best schools in the country for english language & literature at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.

Ranking	Rank
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia	2
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	11
Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools	28

American University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$65,566 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.

	In State	Out of State
Tuition	$64,414	$64,414
Fees	$1,152	$1,152

Learn more about American University tuition and fees.

Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 25% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.

The majority of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at American University are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master’s in english language & literature.

Ethnic diversity of English Language & Literature majors at American University

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	1

Undergraduate Study in English Language & Literature at American University

This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at American University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.

Undergraduate Level	Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in English Language & Literature	34

References

National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
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