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General English Literature at Western Michigan University

If you plan to study General English Literature, take a look at what Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 32 general english literature degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.

Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

General English Literature Rankings at Western Michigan University

Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s General English Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#10 of 12
Best Value	Michigan	#10 of 12
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#53 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#72 of 79
Best Value	Nationwide	#432 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#624 of 678

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#10 of 12
Best Value	Michigan	#10 of 12
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#53 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#72 of 79
Best Value	Nationwide	#432 of 675
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#624 of 678

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Western Michigan University

Graduates of Western Michigan University’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	$24,695
2 years	$29,685
3 years	$34,850
4 years	$39,200
5 years	$40,673

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Western Michigan University report median earnings of $39,200, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for General English Literature graduates from Western Michigan University is $28,350.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General English Literature graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General English Literature graduates at Western Michigan University are 75% women (24) and 25% men (8).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 21 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Western Michigan University, 86% were women (18) and 14% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 24% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, below the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Western Michigan University

Of the 9 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Western Michigan University, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
International (Nonresident)	1

General English Literature Doctoral Program at Western Michigan University

Among the 2 doctoral general english literature graduates at Western Michigan University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	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 Western Michigan University

The General English Literature program at Western Michigan University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	32

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.