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General English Literature at Columbus State University

If you plan to study General English Literature, take a look at what Columbus State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Columbus State University is located in Columbus, GA.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 general english literature graduations were recorded at Columbus State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Columbus State University

Many students take online classes at Columbus State University. Among 7,913 students, 2,575 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,296 (42%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Columbus State University

Rankings can help you compare Columbus State University’s General English Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Georgia	#6 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Georgia	#15 of 17
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#48 of 135
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#127 of 136
Best Value	Nationwide	#269 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#661 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Columbus State University

Those who finish Columbus State University’s General English Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,252
3 years	$32,236
4 years	$40,376
5 years	$42,702

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General English Literature graduates from Columbus State University earn a median of $40,376, compared with $52,011 for all Columbus State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General English Literature graduates from Columbus State University is $29,114.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at Columbus State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General English Literature graduates at Columbus State University are 79% women (19) and 21% men (5).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Columbus State University

Among the 24 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Columbus State University, 79% were women (19) and 21% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	8
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 54% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbus State University, above the national average of 35%.*

*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 Columbus State University

The General English Literature program at Columbus State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	24

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Columbus State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General English Literature 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

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.