General English Literature Associate Degrees
There are 1,374 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in General English Literature. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about63% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.8% of General English Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General English Literature Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 34,210 people earned theirGeneral English Literature majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General English Literature at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 27 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2,706 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 26,315 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,222 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 940 |
Earnings of General English Literature Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in General English Literature of $41,218 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,969 |
| 4 years | $41,218 |
| 5 years | $47,515 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in General English Literature. About 68.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 853 |
| Women | 1,853 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General English Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 976 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 154 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,187 | 43.9% |
| Black or African American | 133 | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 167 | 6.2% |
| Race Unknown | 50 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 23 | 0.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General English Literature Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,514 colleges that offer a associate degree in General English Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
Southern New Hampshire University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General English Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 650 people received their associate degree in General English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 383 people received their associate degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their associate degree in General English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 331 associate degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their associate degree in General English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their associate degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their associate degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 196 associate degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 194 associate degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 181 associate degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their associate degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their associate degree in General English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 172 associate degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their associate degree in General English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 170 associate degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their associate degree in General English Literature from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 163 associate degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 162 associate degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 160 associate degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their associate degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General English Literature Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 34,210 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General English Literature that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 12,869 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1,064 |
| Literature | 783 |
| Creative Writing | — |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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