Below are the key facts about graduate study in english language & literature at WashU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WashU as a strong choice for english language & literature, ranked #61 out of 793 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level available for english language & literature at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The english language & literature area of study at WashU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 40 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis handed out 18 master’s degrees in english language & literature.
WashU ranks competitively among schools offering english language & literature at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at WashU were White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Washington University in St Louis awarded 5 doctoral degrees in english language & literature.
WashU is not yet ranked for english language & literature at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 60% of english language & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature doctoral degree graduates at WashU are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WashU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 46 |
| Certificate Degrees in English Language & Literature | 2 |