by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for english language & literature, coming in at #650 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 650 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Kentucky | 7 of 12 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 113 of 152 |
Here is each degree level granted in english language & literature at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 11 |
The english language & literature area of study at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 43 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 8 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 38 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,801 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $23,232 in student loans. This is below $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
Learn more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University conferred 5 certificate degrees in english language & literature.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not yet ranked for english language & literature at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 20% of english language & literature certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a certificate in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 11 |
