General English Literature Graduate Certificates
There are 1,374 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in General English Literature. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of General English Literature graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General English Literature Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 34,210 students 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 | 2,706 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 26,315 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,222 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 940 |
Earnings of General English Literature Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with agraduate certificate in General English Literature of $41,218 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for General English Literature students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in General English Literature. About 81.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 66 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General English Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 72.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 8.6% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 1 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General English Literature Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 1,514 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in General English Literature. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General English Literature students seeking a graduate certificate is Southern New Hampshire University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 650 people received their graduate certificate in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 383 people received their graduate certificate in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 362 people received their graduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 331 graduate certificates 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-Long Beach comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General English Literature. This school awarded 299 graduate certificates 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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their graduate certificate 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-Berkeley is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 235 people received their graduate certificate 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 International University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General English Literature. This school awarded 196 graduate certificates in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their graduate certificate in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in General English Literature. This school awarded 181 graduate certificates in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their graduate certificate in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their graduate certificate in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General English Literature. This school awarded 172 graduate certificates in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their graduate certificate in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 170 graduate certificates in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their graduate certificate in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their graduate certificate 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.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 162 graduate certificates 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General English Literature. This school awarded 160 graduate certificates in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their graduate certificate 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.
General English Literature Concentrations
| 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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