General English Literature Master’s Degrees
There are 1,374 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in General English Literature. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.9% of General English Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General English Literature Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 34,210 students earned theirGeneral 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 | 26,315 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,222 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 940 |
Earnings of General English Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in General English Literature of $41,218 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 73.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 979 |
| Women | 2,684 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General English Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,386 | 65.1% |
| Asian | 126 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 459 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 196 | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 129 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 137 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 215 | 5.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General English Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,514 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 650 master'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.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 383 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their master's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 331 master'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 is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their master's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 256 master'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.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their master'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.
Florida International University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 196 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to 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 master's degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master'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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 181 master'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.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 175 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master'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.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 172 people received their master's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their master's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 170 people received their master's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 164 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their master'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.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their master'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 Campus Immersion comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 160 master'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.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 157 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General English Literature Focus Areas
| 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 master’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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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