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. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in writing.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #263 on College Factual's Best Schools for writing list.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in writing from WKU. This makes it the #174 most popular school for writing master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the writing majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 6 writing students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in writing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 47 |
| English Literature (Other) | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
