by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Eastern ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #466 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 457 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 466 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in english from Eastern. This makes it the #279 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern is $20,091. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Eastern was $855 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $410 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,830 | $20,520 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,735 | $11,735 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Learn more about Eastern tuition and fees.
The english program at Eastern awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Eastern english bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Eastern Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 students earned a master's degree in english from Eastern. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.