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General English Literature at University of Rochester

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, consider the program at University of Rochester. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Rochester is located in Rochester, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 53 general english literature degrees were awarded at University of Rochester.

Studying Online at University of Rochester

Online coursework is an option at University of Rochester. Of 11,946 students, 690 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at University of Rochester

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rochester’s General English Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#8 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#21 of 124
Best Value	New York	#39 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#88 of 678
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#92 of 123
Best Value	Nationwide	#587 of 675

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#8 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#21 of 124
Best Value	New York	#39 of 53
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#88 of 678
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#92 of 123
Best Value	Nationwide	#587 of 675

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from University of Rochester

Graduates of University of Rochester’s General English Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$30,818
3 years	$39,185
5 years	$49,046

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General English Literature graduates from University of Rochester stands at $21,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of General English Literature graduates at University of Rochester, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, General English Literature graduates at University of Rochester are 74% women (39) and 26% men (14).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at University of Rochester

Among the 39 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at University of Rochester, 79% were women (31) and 21% were men (8).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	27
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	6
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, lower than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at University of Rochester

Of the 11 master’s general english literature graduates at University of Rochester, 55% were women (6) and 45% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 18% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at University of Rochester, lower than the national average of 25%.*

General English Literature Doctoral Program at University of Rochester

Among the 3 doctoral general english literature degrees awarded at University of Rochester, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3

*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 Rochester

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

Concentration	Graduates
English	53

Top-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at University of Rochester pursue many career paths. Below 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.