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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #478 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from WKU. This makes it the #266 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 55 english language & literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% 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 bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 9 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from WKU in 2020-2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 47 |
| English Literature (Other) | 11 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 308 |
| Communication & Journalism | 255 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 186 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 64 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 60 |
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