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General English Literature at Western Colorado University

If you plan to study General English Literature, consider the program at Western Colorado University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, CO.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 general english literature degrees were awarded at Western Colorado University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Colorado University

Distance learning is available at Western Colorado University. Of 3,568 students, 1,449 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 424 (12%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Western Colorado University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Colorado University’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Western Colorado University

Students who complete Western Colorado 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	$22,615

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General English Literature graduates at Western Colorado University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Western Colorado University are 78% women (7) and 22% men (2).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Western Colorado University

Among the 9 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Western Colorado 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 Western Colorado University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Colorado 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 Western Colorado University

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

Concentration	Graduates
English	9

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Western Colorado University pursue many career paths. 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.