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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 212 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from WWU. This makes it the #182 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 Washington University.
Of the 188 english language & literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WWU, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 144 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in English Language & Literature from WWU in 2020-2021, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 120 |
| General English Literature | 81 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 435 |
| Communication & Journalism | 164 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 126 |
| History | 80 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 24 |
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