English Language & Literature
Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KY
Western Kentucky University offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Undergraduate Certificate's programs in English Language & Literature. The Bachelor program, with 33 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $40,616 four years after completion, compared to a national median of $48,475 for English Language & Literature programs. Graduates typically enter roles like English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary, Secondary School Teachers, and Proofreaders and Copy Markers. The median salary for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary is $78,130.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$40,616
Completers
33
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
5
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Undergraduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
0
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,130 | Not reported | 57,600 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $65,220 | -2% | 1,045,170 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $48,790 | Not reported | 5,490 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$11,652
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,000
Graduation Rate
54.6%
Total Enrollment
12,155
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Stanford University — $82,036
- Seattle University — $78,906
- Georgetown University — $78,370
- University of Chicago — $78,169
- Wake Forest University — $77,847