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General English Literature at Brandeis University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, take a look at what Brandeis University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Brandeis University is located in Waltham, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 30 general english literature degrees were awarded at Brandeis University.

Studying Online at Brandeis University

Distance learning is available at Brandeis University. Of 5,205 students, 401 (8%) studied exclusively online and 833 (16%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Brandeis University

Rankings can help you compare Brandeis University’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#11 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#22 of 58
Best Value	Massachusetts	#25 of 29
Best Value	New England (Region)	#47 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#142 of 678
Best Value	Nationwide	#620 of 675

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Massachusetts	#11 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	New England (Region)	#22 of 58
Best Value	Massachusetts	#25 of 29
Best Value	New England (Region)	#47 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#142 of 678
Best Value	Nationwide	#620 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Brandeis University

Students who complete Brandeis University’s General English Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,078
2 years	$37,208
3 years	$43,886
4 years	$45,290
5 years	$49,384

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General English Literature graduates from Brandeis University take home a median $45,290, compared with $70,733 for all Brandeis University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General English Literature graduates from Brandeis University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General English Literature graduates at Brandeis University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Brandeis University are 80% women (24) and 20% men (6).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Brandeis University

Of the 24 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 79% were women (19) and 21% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, below the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Brandeis University

Among the 5 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Brandeis University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Brandeis University, below the national average of 25%.*

General English Literature Doctoral Program at Brandeis University

Of the 1 doctoral general english literature graduates at Brandeis University, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature doctoral degree recipients at Brandeis University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 Brandeis University

This General English Literature program at Brandeis University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	30

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Brandeis University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for General English Literature graduates, 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.