by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how WMU compares to other colleges that offer english language & literature.
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WMU ranks competitively among schools offering english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #726 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 50 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,660 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $27,675 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Approximately 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at WMU are 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 Michigan University with a master’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in english language & literature from WMU were women.
The majority of english language & literature doctoral degree graduates at WMU 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 Western Michigan University with a doctoral in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Western Michigan University.
This english language & literature program at WMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 32 |
| Writing Studies | 32 |