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 Eastern Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in literature.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #14 on College Factual's Best Schools for literature list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in literature. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in literature from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #5 most popular school for literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the literature majors at Eastern Michigan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 literature majors earned their bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in literature from Eastern Michigan. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern Michigan are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 19 |
| General English Literature | 12 |
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