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General English Literature at West Virginia State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, consider the program at West Virginia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

West Virginia State University is in Institute, WV.

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

Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia State University

Many students take online classes at West Virginia State University. Of 3,246 students, 558 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,071 (33%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at West Virginia State University

Rankings can help you compare West Virginia State University’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from West Virginia State University

Graduates of West Virginia State University’s General English Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,654
2 years	$20,140

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of General English Literature graduates at West Virginia State University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at West Virginia State University are 89% women (8) and 11% men (1).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia State University

Of the 9 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at West Virginia State University, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 11% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia State 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 West Virginia State University

This General English Literature program at West Virginia State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	9

Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at West Virginia State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.