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, and more. Also, learn how WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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WUSTL is in the top 10% of the country for english. More specifically it was ranked #48 out of 495 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Washington University in St Louis handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is an increase of 61% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in english from WUSTL. This makes it the #206 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2021, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Washington University in St Louis.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 english majors earned their master's degree from WUSTL. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 34 |
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