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General English Literature at University of Kansas

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, consider the program at University of Kansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Kansas is in Lawrence, KS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 89 general english literature degrees were granted at University of Kansas.

Studying Online at University of Kansas

Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at University of Kansas

Use these rankings to compare University of Kansas’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kansas	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#4 of 5
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#19 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#36 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#363 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#392 of 678

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Kansas	#3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Kansas	#4 of 5
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#19 of 50
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#36 of 50
Best Value	Nationwide	#363 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#392 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from University of Kansas

Those who finish University of Kansas’s General English Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$24,456
2 years	$28,055
3 years	$35,107
4 years	$37,147
5 years	$42,597

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General English Literature graduates from University of Kansas report median earnings of $37,147, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from University of Kansas comes in at $23,500.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, General English Literature graduates at University of Kansas are 75% women (67) and 25% men (22).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Kansas

Among the 74 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 74% were women (55) and 26% were men (19).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	53
Hispanic / Latino	9
Black / African American	3
Asian	4
Two or More Races	4
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 27% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at University of Kansas

Among the 6 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 17% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, below the national average of 25%.*

General English Literature Doctoral Program at University of Kansas

Among the 6 doctoral general english literature graduates at University of Kansas, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 17% of General English Literature doctoral degree recipients at University of Kansas, lower than the national average of 20%.*

*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 University of Kansas

This General English Literature program at University of Kansas offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	89

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at University of Kansas pursue many career paths. Here are 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.