by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 105 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in english from WWU. This makes it the #175 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 WWU is $32,334. This is higher than $29,945, which is the national median for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, english students borrow a median amount of $33,048 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at WWU is $335 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $267 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
Learn more about WWU 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 bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Of the 10 english students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WWU, about 50% were men and 50% were 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 Washington University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 143 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.