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General English Literature at Mercy University

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, consider the program at Mercy University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Mercy University is located in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 general english literature degrees were awarded at Mercy University.

Online & Distance Learning at Mercy University

Many students take online classes at Mercy University. Of 8,991 students, 1,965 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,149 (68%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Mercy University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#22 of 53
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#41 of 123
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#52 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#114 of 124
Best Value	Nationwide	#335 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#590 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Mercy University

Students who complete Mercy University’s General English Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,058
2 years	$28,598
3 years	$39,356
4 years	$46,405
5 years	$58,951

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Mercy University report median earnings of $46,405, compared with $74,807 for all Mercy University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from Mercy University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General English Literature graduates at Mercy University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General English Literature graduates at Mercy University are 76% women (26) and 24% men (8).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Mercy University

Among the 18 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Mercy University, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	2

Minority students account for 72% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Mercy University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Mercy University

Of the 16 master’s general english literature graduates at Mercy University, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 25% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Mercy University, below 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 Mercy University

This General English Literature program at Mercy University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	34

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Mercy University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.