by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how West Virginia University stacks up against peers offering general english literature.
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West Virginia University holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #305 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 47 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $38,250 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, general english literature students accumulate a median of $21,250 in student loans. This is below $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general english literature master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University 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 | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at West Virginia University.
The general english literature program at West Virginia University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 61 |
West Virginia University granted 61 completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).