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General English Literature at Murray State University

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, consider the program at Murray State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Murray State University is in Murray, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 68 general english literature degrees were awarded at Murray State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Murray State University

Many students take online classes at Murray State University. Of 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Murray State University

Rankings can help you compare Murray State University’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#5 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 135
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#84 of 136
Best Value	Nationwide	#125 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#508 of 678

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kentucky	#2 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#5 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#14 of 135
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#84 of 136
Best Value	Nationwide	#125 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#508 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Murray State University

Graduates of Murray State University’s General English Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,308
2 years	$26,353
3 years	$30,973
4 years	$39,328
5 years	$42,652

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, General English Literature graduates from Murray State University take home a median $39,328, compared with $53,312 for all Murray State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from Murray State University stands at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at Murray State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Murray State University are 88% women (60) and 12% men (8).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Murray State University

Of the 30 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Murray State University, 93% were women (28) and 7% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 13% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Murray State University, below the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Murray State University

Of the 9 master’s general english literature graduates at Murray State University, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9

General English Literature Doctoral Program at Murray State University

Among the 29 doctoral general english literature graduates at Murray State University, 83% were women (24) and 17% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 14% of General English Literature doctoral degree recipients at Murray State University, below the national average of 20%.*

*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 Murray State University

The General English Literature program at Murray State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	68

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Murray 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

• 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.