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General English Literature at Westfield State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for General English Literature, you may want to check out the program at Westfield State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Westfield State University is located in Westfield, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 general english literature degrees were granted at Westfield State University.

Online Class Availability at Westfield State University

Many students take online classes at Westfield State University. Among 4,588 students, 515 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,058 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for General English Literature Graduates from Westfield State University

Those who finish Westfield State University’s General English Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$33,993
3 years	$38,160
4 years	$41,350
5 years	$43,352

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, General English Literature graduates from Westfield State University take home a median $41,350, compared with $52,209 for all Westfield State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for General English Literature graduates from Westfield State University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of General English Literature graduates at Westfield State University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, General English Literature graduates at Westfield State University are 65% women (13) and 35% men (7).

General English Literature Bachelor’s Program at Westfield State University

Of the 16 bachelor’s general english literature graduates at Westfield State University, 75% were women (12) and 25% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 19% of General English Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Westfield State University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

General English Literature Master’s Program at Westfield State University

Of the 4 master’s general english literature degrees awarded at Westfield State University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General English Literature master’s degree recipients at Westfield State University, below 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 Westfield State University

This General English Literature program at Westfield State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
English	20

Best-Paid Careers for General English Literature Graduates

Students who finish General English Literature program at Westfield State University pursue many career paths. Here 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.