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General English Literature at Michigan State University

General English Literature at Michigan State University

If you plan to study General English Literature, consider the program at Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 general english literature degrees were awarded at Michigan State University.

Online Class Availability at Michigan State University

Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Of 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Michigan State University

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

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #2 of 12
Best Value Michigan #11 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #28 of 79
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #54 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #201 of 678
Best Value Nationwide #441 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Michigan State University

Graduates of Michigan State 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 Michigan State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,931
2 years $32,391
3 years $39,607
4 years $44,513
5 years $51,627

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General English Literature graduates from Michigan State University report median earnings of $44,513, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

General English Literature earnings compared with all majors at Michigan State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from Michigan State University stands at $25,443.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at Michigan State University are 87% women (67) and 13% men (10).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Michigan State University

Among the 71 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 86% were women (61) and 14% were men (10).

Michigan State 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 Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 60
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Michigan State University

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

General English Literature Master’s Program at Michigan State University

Among the 2 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

Michigan State 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 Michigan State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Michigan State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Michigan State University, higher than the national average of 25%.*

General English Literature Doctoral Program at Michigan State University

Among the 4 doctoral general english literature degrees awarded at Michigan State University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).

Michigan State University gender breakdown of General English Literature Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Michigan State 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 Michigan State University

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

Concentration Graduates
English 77

Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Michigan State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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

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