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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #175 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 175 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 179 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from WMU. This makes it the #241 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #133 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from WMU. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WMU english language & literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
Of the 9 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WMU, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 Michigan 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 |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 32 |
| General English Literature | 28 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 156 |
| Communication & Journalism | 128 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 78 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 40 |
| History | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.