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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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
- 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.