by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Emory University stacks up against peers offering general english literature.
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Emory University is in the top 15% of the country for general english literature. In particular, it placed #46 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Emory University handed out 32 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Emory University report a median salary of $51,789 a year. This is below $80,816, the median for all majors at Emory University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Emory University, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is higher than $19,368, the typical median for all majors at Emory University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,660 | $63,400 |
| Fees | $880 | $880 |
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Among recent graduates, 25% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Emory University are White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general english literature from Emory University identified as women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at Emory University are Black or African American. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general english literature majors at Emory University.
The general english literature program at Emory University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 39 |
Emory University conferred 39 degrees in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).