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General English Literature at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

General English Literature at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, consider the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Get started with the following essential facts.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 48 general english literature degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Studying Online at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Illinois #10 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #15 of 23
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #19 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #34 of 79
Best Value Nationwide #220 of 675
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #307 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for General English Literature at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,890
2 years $33,604
3 years $36,548
4 years $41,793
5 years $45,241

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General English Literature graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville report median earnings of $41,793, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

General English Literature earnings compared with all majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General English Literature graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at $25,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 71% women (34) and 29% men (14).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Among the 36 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 67% were women (24) and 33% were men (12).

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 26
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 5
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Minority students account for 28% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, lower than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Among the 12 master’s general english literature graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 83% were women (10) and 17% were men (2).

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Minority students account for 42% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, higher than 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

This General English Literature program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
English 48

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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