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General English Literature at Webster University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, take a look at what Webster University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Webster University is located in Saint Louis, MO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 general english literature degrees were awarded at Webster University.

Online & Distance Learning at Webster University

Many students take online classes at Webster University. Among 8,260 students, 2,273 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,050 (37%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Webster University

These rankings give you a sense of how Webster University’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#14 of 15
Best Value	Missouri	#14 of 15
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#43 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#48 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#553 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#647 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Webster University

Graduates of Webster University’s General English Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,245
2 years	$24,730
3 years	$29,668
4 years	$33,954
5 years	$36,990

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General English Literature graduates from Webster University take home a median $33,954, compared with $72,243 for all Webster University graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Webster University are 85% women (11) and 15% men (2).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Webster University

Of the 13 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Webster University, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Webster University, 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 Webster University

The General English Literature program at Webster University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	13

Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Webster University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General English Literature majors, 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.