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. In addition, we cover how WSU ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at WSU was ranked #449 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #5 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 440 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 449 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wichita State University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in english from WSU. This makes it the #206 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,585 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WSU paid an average of $572 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $242 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,247 | $17,165 |
| Fees | $2,075 | $2,075 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,790 | $13,790 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about WSU tuition and fees.
Of the 16 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WSU, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WSU 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 WSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in english from WSU. 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 Wichita State University with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Wichita State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.