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General English Literature at Willamette University

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, consider the program at Willamette University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Willamette University is located in Salem, OR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 general english literature graduations were recorded at Willamette University.

Online & Distance Learning at Willamette University

Willamette University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.

General English Literature Rankings at Willamette University

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

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#2 of 11
Best Value	Oregon	#7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#28 of 146
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#121 of 146
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#146 of 678
Best Value	Nationwide	#496 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Willamette University

Graduates of Willamette 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	$21,094
2 years	$25,658

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from Willamette University comes in at $20,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at Willamette University are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Willamette University

Among the 12 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Willamette University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 17% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Willamette 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 Willamette University

This General English Literature program at Willamette University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	12

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Those who complete General English Literature program at Willamette University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.