by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Purdue-West Lafayette compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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Purdue-West Lafayette holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature. In particular, it placed #65 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 53 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Purdue-West Lafayette earn a median of $34,082 a year. This is lower than $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
To complete a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette, general english literature students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 81% 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 general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general english literature master’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. About 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 general english 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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Roughly 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 general english 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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general english literature majors at Purdue University-Main Campus.
This general english literature program at Purdue-West Lafayette breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 67 |
Purdue-West Lafayette awarded 67 completions in english language and literature, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).