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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 167 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 170 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from WVU. This makes it the #166 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #143 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WVU was $1,179 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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Of the 50 students who earned a bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature from WVU in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were 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 West Virginia University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WVU does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 17 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WVU, about 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at West Virginia University.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 59 |
| Writing Studies | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 444 |
| Social Sciences | 330 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 150 |
| History | 47 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 40 |
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