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General English Literature at Sonoma State University

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

Sonoma State University sits in Rohnert Park, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 69 general english literature degrees were granted at Sonoma State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Sonoma State University

Distance learning is available at Sonoma State University. Of 5,891 students, 210 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,717 (46%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Sonoma State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#8 of 116
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#9 of 146
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#67 of 678
Best Value	California	#83 of 116
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#89 of 146
Best Value	Nationwide	#165 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Sonoma State University

Those who finish Sonoma 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	$21,389
2 years	$30,771
3 years	$40,870
4 years	$49,487
5 years	$55,586

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Sonoma State University take home a median $49,487, compared with $62,795 for all Sonoma State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General English Literature graduates from Sonoma State University comes in at $18,239.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at Sonoma State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Sonoma State University are 67% women (46) and 33% men (23).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Sonoma State University

Among the 61 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Sonoma State University, 67% were women (41) and 33% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	35
Hispanic / Latino	17
Black / African American	2
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University, higher than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Sonoma State University

Among the 8 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Sonoma State University, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Asian	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Unknown	2

Minority students account for 25% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Sonoma State University, below 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 Sonoma State University

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

Concentration	Graduates
English	69

Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Those who complete General English Literature program at Sonoma State University go on to a range of careers. 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

• 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.