Below are the key facts about this program at CWU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CWU among the top schools in the country for english language & literature, ranked #513 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 513 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Washington | 13 of 14 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in english language & literature at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
| Master’s | 8 |
The english language & literature field at CWU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 45 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Washington University conferred 59 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
CWU is a solid choice among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #12 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,466 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CWU, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $23,224 in student loans. This is higher than $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 27% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 8 |