by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in english language & literature.
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WSU ranks competitively among schools offering english language & literature. Specifically, it ranked #578 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $27,648 a year. This is lower than $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of english language & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature doctoral degree graduates at WSU were White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a doctoral in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Wayne State University.
The english language & literature program at WSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 56 |