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General English Literature at Union University

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

Union University is located in Jackson, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 9 general english literature degrees were granted at Union University.

Studying Online at Union University

Online coursework is an option at Union University. Among 2,713 students, 607 (22%) studied exclusively online and 593 (22%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Union University

Use these rankings to compare Union University’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Union University

Students who complete Union 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	$28,217
2 years	$25,194
4 years	$33,586
5 years	$34,256

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General English Literature graduates from Union University take home a median $33,586, compared with $65,440 for all Union University graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General English Literature graduates at Union University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at Union University are 78% women (7) and 22% men (2).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Union University

Among the 9 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Union University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 11% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Union University, below 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 Union University

The General English Literature program at Union University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	9

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Those who complete General English Literature program at Union University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.