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General English Literature at Oakland University

General English Literature at Oakland University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, consider the program at Oakland University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Oakland University is located in Rochester Hills, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 general english literature degrees were awarded at Oakland University.

Online Class Availability at Oakland University

Online coursework is an option at Oakland University. Among 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) studied exclusively online and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Oakland University

These rankings give you a sense of how Oakland University’s General English Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #3 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #5 of 12
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #22 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #41 of 79
Best Value Nationwide #231 of 675
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #377 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Oakland University

Graduates of Oakland 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 Oakland University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,652
2 years $29,685
3 years $35,373
4 years $43,138
5 years $52,242

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General English Literature graduates from Oakland University report median earnings of $43,138, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

General English Literature earnings compared with all majors at Oakland University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from Oakland University comes in at $25,990.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Oakland University are 84% women (43) and 16% men (8).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Oakland University

Of the 44 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Oakland University, 86% were women (38) and 14% were men (6).

Oakland 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 Oakland University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 40
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Oakland University

Minority students account for 5% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Oakland University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Oakland University

Among the 7 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Oakland University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

Oakland 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 Oakland University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Oakland 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 Oakland University

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

Concentration Graduates
English 51

Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Oakland University go on to a range of careers. Here 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

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