by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how WMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #226 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 224 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 226 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 186% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in english from WMU. This makes it the #279 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #127 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about WMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WMU 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 WMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in english from WMU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Western Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.