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General English Literature at Temple University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at Temple University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Temple University is located in Philadelphia, PA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 75 general english literature degrees were awarded at Temple University.

Online & Distance Learning at Temple University

Many students take online classes at Temple University. Of 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) studied exclusively online and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Temple University

Rankings can help you compare Temple University’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#20 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#23 of 35
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#90 of 123
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#94 of 124
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#411 of 678
Best Value	Nationwide	#581 of 675

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#20 of 35
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#23 of 35
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#90 of 123
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#94 of 124
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#411 of 678
Best Value	Nationwide	#581 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Temple University

Graduates of Temple 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	$31,644
2 years	$29,081
3 years	$34,280
4 years	$39,177
5 years	$45,313

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General English Literature graduates from Temple University report median earnings of $39,177, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General English Literature graduates from Temple University stands at $25,949.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of General English Literature graduates at Temple University, by degree type.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at Temple University are 69% women (52) and 31% men (23).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Temple University

Among the 65 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Temple University, 69% were women (45) and 31% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	43
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	9
Asian	5
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 32% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Temple University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Temple University

Among the 8 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Temple University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Temple University, lower than the national average of 25%.*

General English Literature Doctoral Program at Temple University

Of the 2 doctoral general english literature graduates at Temple University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

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

Concentration	Graduates
English	75

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Temple University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General English Literature graduates, 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.