by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Purdue-West Lafayette ranks among other schools offering degrees in english language & literature.
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Purdue-West Lafayette ranks competitively among schools offering english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #84 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus conferred 93 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette earn a median of $35,322 a year. This is below $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette, english language & literature students accumulate a median of $19,769 in student loans. This is lower than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a master’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 42% of english language & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a doctoral in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Purdue University-Main Campus.
The english language & literature program at Purdue-West Lafayette breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 67 |
| Writing Studies | 40 |