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2023 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Washington

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758 Degrees Awarded
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Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

English Language & Literature is the 18th most popular major in the country with 54,635 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, English language and literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $30,352 and had an average of $23,972 in loans still to pay off.

Across Washington, there were 919 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,364 and $21,589 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 758 English language and literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,905 and $22,558 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 10 colleges that offered a degree in English language and literature. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent English language and literature programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the English language and literature program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 10 Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Washington

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school handed out 106 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s English language and literature students in 2020-2021.

Wazzu also made our “Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington” list, coming in at #2.Of the 31,159 students enrolled at Washington State University, 83 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 53 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,702. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Washington State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Washington State University]](/colleges/washington-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s list. UW Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 155 bachelors’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

UW Seattle also took the #1 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Washington - Seattle Campus supports 48,149 students, and 1,283 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 769 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,190. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Washington University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s list. Bellingham, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s English language and literature degrees to 188 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WWU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 622 of the 15,197 students enrolled at Western Washington University were GI Bill® students, of which 324 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,933. During this same period, 7 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Western Washington University Veteran Student Life Report

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Whitworth University
Spokane, Washington

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Whitworth University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s. Whitworth is a small school located in Spokane, Washington that handed out 11 bachelors’s English language and literature degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Whitworth, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington” ranking.According to our most recent data, Whitworth University supports 2,756 students, and 125 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 89 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,257. In addition to receiving other benefits, 19 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Whitworth University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Pacific Lutheran University landed the #5 spot on the list. PLU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tacoma, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

PLU also took the #8 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington” ranking.Among the 2,907 students enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University, 296 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 188 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,941. On top of their other funding sources, 77 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Pacific Lutheran University]](/colleges/pacific-lutheran-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Eastern Washington University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Cheney, Washington, this fairly large public school handed out 34 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s English language and literature students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at EWU, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 647 of the 12,349 students enrolled at Eastern Washington University were GI Bill® students, of which 296 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,760. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at EWU]](/colleges/eastern-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington

Seattle University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s ranking. Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 29 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Seattle U, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington” ranking.According to our most recent data, Seattle University supports 7,050 students, and 39 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 23 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,383. To help with additional expenses, 13 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Seattle U]](/colleges/seattle-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington

With a ranking of #8, Central Washington University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Ellensburg, Washington, this fairly large public school awarded 65 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s English language and literature students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CWU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington” ranking.Of the 11,174 students enrolled at CWU, 711 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 327 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,593. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. CWU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Central Washington University]](/colleges/central-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, Washington

University of Puget Sound ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Tacoma, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 27 degrees to qualified bachelors’s English language and literature students in 2020-2021.

Puget Sound not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington” list.Among the 2,130 students enrolled at Puget Sound, 66 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 35 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $21,142. In addition to receiving other benefits, 28 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Puget Sound]](/colleges/university-of-puget-sound/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Washington for English Language & Literature for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #10. UW Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 bachelors’s English language and literature degrees to qualified students.

UW Tacoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Washington” list.Of the 5,364 students enrolled at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus, 721 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 417 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,084. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Washington - Tacoma Campus does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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