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General English Literature at University of Puget Sound

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Puget Sound. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, WA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 general english literature degrees were awarded at University of Puget Sound.

Online Class Availability at University of Puget Sound

University of Puget Sound primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

General English Literature Rankings at University of Puget Sound

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#10 of 10
Best Value	Washington	#10 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#131 of 146
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#140 of 146
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#578 of 678
Best Value	Nationwide	#652 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from University of Puget Sound

Those who finish University of Puget Sound’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	$19,816
2 years	$31,848
3 years	$43,453
4 years	$48,162

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from University of Puget Sound earn a median of $48,162, compared with $61,512 for all University of Puget Sound graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General English Literature graduates from University of Puget Sound stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General English Literature graduates at University of Puget Sound, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at University of Puget Sound are 60% women (6) and 40% men (4).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Puget Sound

Of the 10 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at University of Puget Sound, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Puget Sound, lower than 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 University of Puget Sound

The General English Literature program at University of Puget Sound breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	10

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at University of Puget Sound pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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.