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English Language & Literature at East Carolina University

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English Language & Literature at East Carolina University

What traits are you looking for in a English language and literature school? To help you decide if East Carolina University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's English language and literature program.

ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and has a total student population of 28,798. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 students received a bachelor's degree in English language and literature from ECU.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in English Language & Literature section at the bottom of this page.

ECU English Language & Literature Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
  • Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
  • Doctorate Degree in English Language & Literature

Online Classes Are Available at ECU

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

For those who are interested in distance learning, ECU does offer online courses in English language and literature for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

ECU English Language & Literature Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the English language and literature progam at ECU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The English language and literature major at ECU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for English Language & Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Online English Language & Literature Schools 32
Most Focused English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools 154
Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools 360

In 2021, 38 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from ECU. This makes it the #29 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 1 student who received their doctoral degrees in English language and literature, making the school the #143 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

English Language & Literature Student Demographics at ECU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at East Carolina University.

ECU English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program

82% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in English language and literature from ECU. About 18% were men and 82% were women.

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About 73% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at ECU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in English language and literature.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 33
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

ECU English Language & Literature Master’s Program

74% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 38 English language and literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from ECU, about 26% were men and 74% were women.

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Of the students who received a English language and literature master's degree from ECU, 82% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in English language and literature.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 31
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

ECU also has a doctoral program available in English language and literature. In 2021, 1 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within English Language & Literature

English Language & Literature majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at East Carolina University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
General English Literature 83
Writing Studies 24

Careers That English Language & Literature Grads May Go Into

A degree in English language and literature can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NC, the home state for East Carolina University.

Occupation Jobs in NC Average Salary in NC
High School Teachers 25,240 $47,580
Professors 5,220 $70,590
English Language and Literature Professors 2,720 $64,080
Editors 2,090 $67,450
Technical Writers 1,390 $76,070

References

*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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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