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General English Literature at Western Carolina University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at Western Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Carolina University sits in Cullowhee, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 48 general english literature graduations were recorded at Western Carolina University.

Studying Online at Western Carolina University

Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Western Carolina University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	North Carolina	#6 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#17 of 17
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#42 of 135
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#109 of 136
Best Value	Nationwide	#244 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#603 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Western Carolina University

Those who finish Western Carolina 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	$30,162
2 years	$26,519
3 years	$30,251
4 years	$35,970
5 years	$35,809

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, General English Literature graduates from Western Carolina University report median earnings of $35,970, compared with $52,554 for all Western Carolina University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from Western Carolina University is $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General English Literature graduates at Western Carolina University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General English Literature graduates at Western Carolina University are 75% women (36) and 25% men (12).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University

Of the 42 bachelor’s general english literature degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 76% were women (32) and 24% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	36
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Western Carolina University

Among the 4 master’s general english literature graduates at Western Carolina University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Hispanic / Latino	1

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

*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 Western Carolina University

The General English Literature program at Western Carolina University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	48

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Graduates of the General English Literature program at Western Carolina University 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.