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General English Literature at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

General English Literature at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, take a look at what California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Get started with the following essential facts.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo sits in San Luis Obispo, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 59 general english literature degrees were granted at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Online & Distance Learning at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Online coursework is an option at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Of 23,069 students, 127 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,947 (34%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Use these rankings to compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #5 of 116
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #5 of 146
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #41 of 678
Best Value California #96 of 116
Best Value Far Western (Region) #107 of 146
Best Value Nationwide #229 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Those who finish California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’s General English Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General English Literature at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,699
2 years $35,060
3 years $45,038
4 years $50,644
5 years $64,041

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General English Literature graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earn a median of $50,644, compared with $77,339 for all California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

General English Literature earnings compared with all majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is $23,956.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General English Literature graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo are 78% women (46) and 22% men (13).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Among the 53 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 77% were women (41) and 23% were men (12).

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo gender breakdown of General English Literature Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 33
Hispanic / Latino 11
Asian 2
Two or More Races 6
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Minority students account for 36% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, above the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Of the 6 master’s general english literature graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo gender breakdown of General English Literature Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Minority students account for 17% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, lower than 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 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

The General English Literature program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
English 59

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Those who complete General English Literature program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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

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