by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #399 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #11 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in english from WCU. This makes it the #114 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 WCU is $29,927. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at WCU is $184 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $184 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 english majors earned their bachelor's degree from WCU. Of these graduates, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WCU 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 WCU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's english program at WCU make a median salary of $29,855. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,292.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 english majors earned their master's degree from WCU. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Western Carolina University.