by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how GSU stacks up against peers offering general english literature.
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GSU ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature. In particular, it placed #343 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Governors State University handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at GSU earn a median of $44,717 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, general english literature students accumulate a median of $22,520 in student loans. This is below $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general english literature from GSU identified as women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at GSU are White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at Governors State University.
The general english literature program at GSU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 |
GSU awarded 17 completions in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).