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 WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #304 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 296 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 304 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in english from WKU. This makes it the #311 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 WKU is $27,950. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General English Literature from WKU in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 97% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western 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 | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
The english program at WKU awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Literature (Other) | 10 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.