by our College Data Analytics TeamEnglish Language & Literature is a program of study at New York University. The school offers a master’s degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major master’s degree program in English language and literature, including such details as the number of graduates, diversity of students, and more.
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You can earn your MA in English entirely online with Southern New Hampshire University! This online English degree program can help you increase your analytical and communication skills.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time graduate tuition at NYU was $1,928 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for graduate students are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,704 | $34,704 |
| Fees | $2,188 | $2,188 |
NYU does not offer an online option for its English language and literature master’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NYU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their master’s degree in English language and literature in 2019-2020, 66.3% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 68.7%.
Of those graduates who received a master’s degree in English language and literature at NYU in 2019-2020, 33.7% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 24%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 38 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 4 |
| Writing Studies | 47 |
| Literature | 32 |
*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.
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