by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU among the top schools in the country for english language & literature, coming in at #711 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 711 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Michigan | 12 of 14 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 83 of 91 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in english language & literature at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
This english language & literature area of study at WMU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 32 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 32 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
WMU is a solid choice among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,660 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $27,675 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in English Language & Literature | 3 |
