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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #411 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in english from WKU. This makes it the #311 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $20,734. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,744 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, english students borrow a median amount of $23,232 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all english bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Western Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from WKU. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 93% of students fell into 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 english majors earned their master's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Literature (Other) | 11 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |
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