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General English Literature at Kent State University at Kent

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, take a look at what Kent State University at Kent. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Kent State University at Kent sits in Kent, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 70 general english literature degrees were awarded at Kent State University at Kent.

Online & Distance Learning at Kent State University at Kent

Distance learning is available at Kent State University at Kent. Of 26,374 students, 4,457 (17%) studied exclusively online and 12,660 (48%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Kent State University at Kent

These rankings give you a sense of how Kent State University at Kent’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#10 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#20 of 21
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#57 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#74 of 79
Best Value	Nationwide	#451 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#628 of 678

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#10 of 21
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#20 of 21
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#57 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#74 of 79
Best Value	Nationwide	#451 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#628 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Kent State University at Kent

Students who complete Kent State University at Kent’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	$23,648
2 years	$22,420
3 years	$29,487
4 years	$34,698
5 years	$36,870

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Kent State University at Kent report median earnings of $34,698, compared with $52,827 for all Kent State University at Kent graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from Kent State University at Kent is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at Kent State University at Kent, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General English Literature graduates at Kent State University at Kent are 76% women (53) and 24% men (17).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Kent State University at Kent

Of the 64 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Kent State University at Kent, 78% were women (50) and 22% were men (14).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	51
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 14% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Kent State University at Kent, lower than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Kent State University at Kent

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

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

General English Literature Doctoral Program at Kent State University at Kent

Of the 3 doctoral general english literature degrees awarded at Kent State University at Kent, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	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 Kent State University at Kent

The General English Literature program at Kent State University at Kent offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	70

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Kent State University at Kent pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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.