General English Literature at College of Charleston
If you plan to study General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at College of Charleston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Charleston is in Charleston, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 general english literature degrees were awarded at College of Charleston.
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Studying Online at College of Charleston
Online coursework is an option at College of Charleston. Among 11,926 students, 826 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
General English Literature Rankings at College of Charleston
Use these rankings to compare College of Charleston’s General English Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #7 of 13 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #7 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #70 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #91 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #397 of 678 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #428 of 675 |
Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from College of Charleston
Those who finish College of Charleston’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 | $25,211 |
| 2 years | $26,997 |
| 3 years | $30,222 |
| 4 years | $32,560 |
| 5 years | $46,059 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General English Literature graduates from College of Charleston take home a median $32,560, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for General English Literature graduates from College of Charleston is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General English Literature graduates at College of Charleston, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General English Literature graduates at College of Charleston are 78% women (42) and 22% men (12).
General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at College of Charleston
Of the 51 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at College of Charleston, 76% were women (39) and 24% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
Minority students account for 14% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston, lower than the national average of 35%.*
General English Literature Master’s Program at College of Charleston
Of the 3 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at College of Charleston, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at College of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*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 College of Charleston
The General English Literature program at College of Charleston includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| English | 54 |
Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates
Students who finish General English Literature program at College of Charleston go on to a range of careers. 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.