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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #321 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 310 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 321 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from WKU. This makes it the #266 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in English Language & Literature from WKU in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 98% 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 language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from WKU in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% 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 language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Western Kentucky 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 | 40 |
| English Literature (Other) | 10 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 300 |
| Communication & Journalism | 267 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 178 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 66 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 35 |
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