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General English Literature at Southern Methodist University

If you plan to study General English Literature, consider the program at Southern Methodist University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Methodist University sits in Dallas, TX.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 general english literature degrees were granted at Southern Methodist University.

Studying Online at Southern Methodist University

Many students take online classes at Southern Methodist University. Of 12,116 students, 669 (6%) studied exclusively online and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Southern Methodist University

Students who complete Southern Methodist University’s General English Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$37,748
3 years	$49,746
4 years	$65,722
5 years	$73,804

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, General English Literature graduates from Southern Methodist University report median earnings of $65,722, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from Southern Methodist University is $19,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General English Literature graduates at Southern Methodist University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Southern Methodist University are 62% women (13) and 38% men (8).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Of the 15 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Southern Methodist University, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	2

Minority students account for 33% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Methodist University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Southern Methodist University

Of the 4 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Southern Methodist University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4

General English Literature Doctoral Program at Southern Methodist University

Among the 2 doctoral general english literature graduates at Southern Methodist University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General English Literature doctoral degree recipients at Southern Methodist University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*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 Methodist University

This General English Literature program at Southern Methodist University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	21

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Southern Methodist University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.