by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for general english literature, ranked #571 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 571 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Kentucky | 7 of 11 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 102 of 136 |
Here is each degree level available for general english literature at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,801 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $23,232 in student loans. This is below $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
Find out more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 91% of graduates 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 general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (91%).
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 4 certificate degrees in general english literature.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not currently ranked for general english literature at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of general english literature certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a certificate in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 4 certificate completions in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 4 |
