by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WKU, HILLTOPPERS stacks up against peers offering general english literature.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #502 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,801 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $23,232 in student loans. This is below $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 20% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 91% 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 general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general english literature from WKU, HILLTOPPERS identified as women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 75% 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 master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at Western Kentucky University.
The general english literature program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 43 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 43 completions in english language and literature, general recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%). Some of these were earned through distance education.