by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Marshall University stacks up against peers offering general english literature.
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Marshall University ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #604 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in West Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Marshall University handed out 47 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Marshall University report a median salary of $40,219 a year. This is below $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Marshall University, general english literature students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Marshall University were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Every one of the 4 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general english literature from Marshall University were women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at Marshall University are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall 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 Marshall University.
The general english literature program at Marshall University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 51 |
Marshall University awarded 51 completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%). Some of these were earned through distance education.