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General English Literature at Salem State University

General English Literature at Salem State University

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Salem State University is in Salem, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 general english literature graduations were recorded at Salem State University.

Studying Online at Salem State University

Distance learning is available at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Salem State University

Use these rankings to compare Salem State University’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #9 of 29
Best Value New England (Region) #13 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #19 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #40 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #374 of 678
Best Value Nationwide #397 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Salem State University

Students who complete Salem 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 Salem State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,497
2 years $35,285
3 years $33,222
4 years $36,151
5 years $44,760

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Salem State University earn a median of $36,151, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from Salem State University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at Salem State University are 80% women (36) and 20% men (9).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University

Of the 34 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Salem State University, 82% were women (28) and 18% were men (6).

Salem 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 Salem State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 17
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Salem State University

Minority students account for 12% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, below the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Salem State University

Among the 11 master’s general english literature graduates at Salem State University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

Salem 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 Salem State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Salem 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 Salem State University

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

Concentration Graduates
English 45

Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Those who complete General English Literature program at Salem State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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

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