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General English Literature at Arcadia University

If you plan to study General English Literature, take a look at what Arcadia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Arcadia University is located in Glenside, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 14 general english literature graduations were recorded at Arcadia University.

Studying Online at Arcadia University

Online coursework is an option at Arcadia University. Among 3,404 students, 618 (18%) studied exclusively online and 607 (18%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Arcadia University

Those who finish Arcadia University’s General English Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$28,150
3 years	$33,317
4 years	$35,455
5 years	$38,833

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Arcadia University take home a median $35,455, compared with $64,810 for all Arcadia University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at Arcadia University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at Arcadia University are 86% women (12) and 14% men (2).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Arcadia University

Of the 11 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Arcadia University, 91% were women (10) and 9% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	4
Asian	1

Minority students account for 45% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Arcadia University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Arcadia University

Among the 3 master’s general english literature graduates at Arcadia University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 33% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Arcadia University, above the national average of 25%.*

*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 Arcadia University

This General English Literature program at Arcadia University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	14

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Arcadia University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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

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.