by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WVU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 162 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in english from WVU. This makes it the #243 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #127 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,182 a year. This is less than $29,945, which is the national median of all english majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at WVU is $326 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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The english program at WVU awarded 50 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% 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 West Virginia University with a bachelor's in english.
| 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 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.
The english program at WVU awarded 7 master'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 86% 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 master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 10 |
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