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General English Literature at Western Kentucky University

General English Literature at Western Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, consider the program at Western Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Kentucky University is in Bowling Green, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 43 general english literature degrees were granted at Western Kentucky University.

Online Class Availability at Western Kentucky University

Many students take online classes at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Western Kentucky University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Kentucky University’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kentucky #6 of 11
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #7 of 11
Best Value Southeast (Region) #28 of 135
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #104 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #192 of 675
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #586 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Graduates of Western Kentucky University’s General English Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General English Literature at Western Kentucky University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $20,734
2 years $25,452
3 years $28,104
4 years $36,801
5 years $38,385

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Western Kentucky University report median earnings of $36,801, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

General English Literature earnings compared with all majors at Western Kentucky University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from Western Kentucky University is $23,232.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General English Literature graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Western Kentucky University are 81% women (35) and 19% men (8).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 35 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 80% were women (28) and 20% were men (7).

Western Kentucky University gender breakdown of General English Literature Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 32
Hispanic / Latino 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Western Kentucky University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Among the 4 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

Western Kentucky University gender breakdown of General English Literature Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Western Kentucky University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General English Literature Concentrations at Western Kentucky University

This General English Literature program at Western Kentucky University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
English 43

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for General English Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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