General English Literature Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,374 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General English Literature. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.4% of General English Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General English Literature Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 34,210 degrees were awarded toGeneral English Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General English Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 27 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,706 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 26,315 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,222 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 940 |
Earnings of General English Literature Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in General English Literature of $41,218 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,969 |
| 4 years | $41,218 |
| 5 years | $47,515 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 74.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,640 |
| Women | 19,675 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General English Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,151 | 61.4% |
| Asian | 1,296 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,828 | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,733 | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,265 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 587 | 2.2% |
| International Students | 356 | 1.4% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.4% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General English Literature Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,514 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General English Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General English Literature students seeking a bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 650 people received their bachelor's degree in General English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 383 people received their bachelor's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their bachelor's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 331 bachelor's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 299 bachelor's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their bachelor's degree in General English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 235 bachelor's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their bachelor's degree in General English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their bachelor's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 181 bachelor's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 175 bachelor's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 173 bachelor's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 172 bachelor's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 171 bachelor's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 170 bachelor's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in General English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 163 bachelor's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their bachelor's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their bachelor's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 157 bachelor's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General English Literature Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 34,210 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General English Literature that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 12,869 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1,064 |
| Literature | 783 |
| Creative Writing | — |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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