Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how ISU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general english literature.
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ISU holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature. In particular, it placed #227 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Iowa.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University handed out 58 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,712 a year. This is lower than $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa 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 | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general english literature majors at Iowa State University.
This general english literature program at ISU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 63 |
ISU awarded 63 degrees in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).