by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Purdue-West Lafayette as a strong choice for general english literature, coming in at #77 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 77 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Indiana | 4 of 10 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 10 of 79 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general english literature at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 53 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Purdue-West Lafayette ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette earn a median of $34,082 a year. This is lower than $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette, general english literature students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 53 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General English Literature | 12 |
