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General English Literature at Montclair State University

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at Montclair State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Montclair State University sits in Montclair, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 111 general english literature degrees were granted at Montclair State University.

Online Class Availability at Montclair State University

Distance learning is available at Montclair State University. Of 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Montclair State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New Jersey	#6 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	New Jersey	#8 of 19
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#19 of 123
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#55 of 124
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#216 of 678
Best Value	Nationwide	#222 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Montclair State University

Graduates of Montclair State University’s General English Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,599
2 years	$26,669
3 years	$38,834
4 years	$42,783
5 years	$49,803

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Montclair State University report median earnings of $42,783, compared with $59,350 for all Montclair State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General English Literature graduates from Montclair State University comes in at $25,092.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at Montclair State University are 76% women (84) and 24% men (27).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Montclair State University

Of the 94 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Montclair State University, 76% were women (71) and 24% were men (23).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	52
Hispanic / Latino	30
Black / African American	7
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Montclair State University, above the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Montclair State University

Among the 17 master’s general english literature graduates at Montclair State University, 76% were women (13) and 24% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	11
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Montclair State University, above 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 Montclair State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
English	111

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Montclair State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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

• 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.