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English at West Virginia University

English at West Virginia University

If you are interested in studying English, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 61 english degrees were awarded at West Virginia University.

Studying Online at West Virginia University

Many students take online classes at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for English graduates at West Virginia University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, English graduates at West Virginia University are 75% women (46) and 25% men (15).

English Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University

Among the 47 bachelor’s english degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 77% were women (36) and 23% were men (11).

West Virginia University gender breakdown of English Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 45
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of English majors at West Virginia University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 4% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below the national average of 35%.*

English Master’s Program at West Virginia University

Among the 8 master’s english graduates at West Virginia University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

West Virginia University gender breakdown of English Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of English majors at West Virginia University

English Doctoral Program at West Virginia University

Among the 6 doctoral english graduates at West Virginia University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

West Virginia University gender breakdown of English Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English doctoral degree recipients at West Virginia University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of English majors at West Virginia University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of English doctoral degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

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

Best-Paid Careers for English Graduates

Those who complete English program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for English graduates, 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
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503

References

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