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General English Literature at Monmouth University

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

Monmouth University is in West Long Branch, NJ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 general english literature degrees were awarded at Monmouth University.

Studying Online at Monmouth University

Many students take online classes at Monmouth University. Of 4,767 students, 220 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 739 (16%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Monmouth University

Use these rankings to compare Monmouth University’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#6 of 19
Best Value	New Jersey	#19 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#47 of 124
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#100 of 123
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#182 of 678
Best Value	Nationwide	#605 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Monmouth University

Students who complete Monmouth 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	$42,988
2 years	$44,803
3 years	$49,150
4 years	$54,000
5 years	$60,857

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Monmouth University report median earnings of $54,000, compared with $69,076 for all Monmouth University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Monmouth University are 95% women (42) and 5% men (2).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Monmouth University

Among the 39 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Monmouth University, 95% were women (37) and 5% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 10% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Monmouth University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Monmouth University

Of the 5 master’s general english literature graduates at Monmouth University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 20% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Monmouth University, lower than 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 Monmouth University

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

Concentration	Graduates
English	44

Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Monmouth University 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.