by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western among the top schools in the country for general english literature, placing at #581 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 581 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in North Carolina | 17 of 18 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 105 of 136 |
Here is each degree level available for general english literature at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Western ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Western earn a median of $35,970 a year. This is lower than $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, general english literature students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Western awarded 42 bachelor’s completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in General English Literature | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
