Below are the key facts about this program at WSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU among the top schools in the country for general english literature, coming in at #530 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 530 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Michigan | 7 of 12 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 59 of 79 |
The following degree levels are granted in general english literature at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU go on to jobs where they make 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, general english 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 general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU 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 Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in general english 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 |
WSU awarded 36 bachelor’s completions in english language and literature, general recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General English Literature | 8 |