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General English Literature at Washington University in St Louis

General English Literature at Washington University in St Louis

If you are interested in studying General English Literature, take a look at what Washington University in St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.

During the most recent reporting year, 40 general english literature degrees were granted at Washington University in St Louis.

Online Class Availability at Washington University in St Louis

Online coursework is an option at Washington University in St Louis. Among 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Washington University in St Louis

Rankings can help you compare Washington University in St Louis’s General English Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #1 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #1 of 50
Best Value Missouri #10 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #14 of 678
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #30 of 50
Best Value Nationwide #456 of 675

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #1 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #1 of 50
Best Value Missouri #10 of 15
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #14 of 678
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #30 of 50
Best Value Nationwide #456 of 675

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of General English Literature graduates at Washington University in St Louis, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General English Literature graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 75% women (30) and 25% men (10).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Washington University in St Louis

Among the 30 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 83% were women (25) and 17% were men (5).

Washington University in St Louis gender breakdown of General English Literature Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 21
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Washington University in St Louis

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, lower than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis

Among the 5 master’s general english literature graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

Washington University in St Louis gender breakdown of General English Literature Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Washington University in St Louis

Minority students account for 20% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, lower than the national average of 25%.*

General English Literature Doctoral Program at Washington University in St Louis

Of the 5 doctoral general english literature graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

Washington University in St Louis gender breakdown of General English Literature Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General English Literature majors at Washington University in St Louis

Minority students account for 20% of General English Literature doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, higher 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 Washington University in St Louis

The General English Literature program at Washington University in St Louis includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
English 40

Highest-Paying Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Washington University in St Louis work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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