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General English Literature at University of New Orleans

If you plan to study General English Literature, take a look at what University of New Orleans. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of New Orleans is in New Orleans, LA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 40 general english literature degrees were awarded at University of New Orleans.

Studying Online at University of New Orleans

Many students take online classes at University of New Orleans. Of 6,501 students, 698 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,471 (53%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at University of New Orleans

These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Orleans’s General English Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Louisiana	#3 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Louisiana	#8 of 11
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 135
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#119 of 136
Best Value	Nationwide	#225 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#630 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from University of New Orleans

Those who finish University of New Orleans’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	$25,107
2 years	$27,870
3 years	$32,808
4 years	$31,242
5 years	$33,356

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, General English Literature graduates from University of New Orleans report median earnings of $31,242, compared with $50,941 for all University of New Orleans graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General English Literature graduates from University of New Orleans stands at $23,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at University of New Orleans are 62% women (25) and 38% men (15).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of New Orleans

Of the 20 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at University of New Orleans, 55% were women (11) and 45% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	6
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 50% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New Orleans, above the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at University of New Orleans

Of the 20 master’s general english literature graduates at University of New Orleans, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Unknown	1

*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 New Orleans

The General English Literature program at University of New Orleans breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	40

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at University of New Orleans pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.