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General English Literature at Central Washington University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at Central Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, WA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 general english literature degrees were granted at Central Washington University.

Studying Online at Central Washington University

Distance learning is available at Central Washington University. Of 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Central Washington University

Students who complete Central Washington University’s General English Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,481
2 years	$25,967
3 years	$29,888
4 years	$32,466
5 years	$42,777

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General English Literature graduates from Central Washington University take home a median $32,466, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at Central Washington University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at Central Washington University are 86% women (19) and 14% men (3).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University

Among the 15 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Central Washington University, 87% were women (13) and 13% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 33% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, below the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Central Washington University

Among the 7 master’s general english literature graduates at Central Washington University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, higher 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 Central Washington University

The General English Literature program at Central Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	22

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Central Washington University 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

• 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.