General English Literature Master’s Degrees
There are 1,374 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in General English Literature. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.9% 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 | 2,706 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 26,315 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,222 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 940 |
Earnings of General English Literature Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree 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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in General English Literature. About 73.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 979 |
| Women | 2,684 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General English Literature graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,386 | 65.1% |
| Asian | 126 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 459 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 196 | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 129 | 3.5% |
| Race Unknown | 137 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 215 | 5.9% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General English Literature Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,514 colleges that offer a master’s degree 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 master's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. This school awarded 650 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 383 master's 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 Central Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 362 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 331 master's 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-Long Beach is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 299 master's 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 California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their master's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 235 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 196 master's 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 Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their master's 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 181 people received their master's 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 Florida comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 175 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in General English Literature. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their master's 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 172 master's 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-Northridge is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 171 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 170 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 163 master's degrees in General English Literature in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in General English Literature. This school awarded 162 master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their master's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in General English Literature here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for General English Literature majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 157 people received their master's degree in General English Literature from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master’s 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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