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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #431 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #17 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 413 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 431 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from WIU. This makes it the #266 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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Of the 11 students who earned a bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature from WIU in 2021-2022, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from WIU in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Western Illinois 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 | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 133 |
| Communication & Journalism | 78 |
| Social Sciences | 77 |
| History | 21 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 6 |
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