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General English Literature at Marshall University

General English Literature at Marshall University

If you plan to study General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at Marshall University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Marshall University is in Huntington, WV.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 general english literature degrees were granted at Marshall University.

Studying Online at Marshall University

Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Of 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Marshall University

Use these rankings to compare Marshall University’s General English Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value West Virginia #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #4 of 5
Best Value Southeast (Region) #19 of 135
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #110 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #140 of 675
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #604 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Marshall University

Those who finish Marshall University’s General English Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General English Literature at Marshall University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,368
2 years $25,359
3 years $26,901
4 years $40,219
5 years $44,075

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Marshall University earn a median of $40,219, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

General English Literature earnings compared with all majors at Marshall University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from Marshall University stands at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of General English Literature graduates at Marshall University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Marshall University are 86% women (44) and 14% men (7).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Marshall University

Of the 47 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Marshall University, 85% were women (40) and 15% were men (7).

Marshall University 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 Marshall University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 39
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Marshall University

Minority students account for 15% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University, below the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Marshall University

Of the 4 master’s general english literature graduates at Marshall University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

Marshall University 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 Marshall University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Marshall University

*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 Marshall University

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

Concentration Graduates
English 51

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Marshall University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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

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