by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how HU compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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During the most recent reporting year, Howard University awarded 40 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from HU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $53,815 a year. This is below $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in general english literature from HU identified as women.
The majority of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at Howard University.
This general english literature program at HU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 41 |
HU awarded 41 completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (66%).