Here is an overview of this program at Murray State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Murray State University among the top schools in the country for general english literature, coming in at #578 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 578 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Kentucky | 8 of 11 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 104 of 136 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general english literature at Murray State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Murray State University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Murray State University is a solid choice among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Murray State University earn a median of $39,328 a year. This is lower than $53,312, the median for all majors at Murray State University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Murray State University, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,404, the typical median for all majors at Murray State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,040 | $18,540 |
| Fees | $1,296 | $1,296 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 7% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Murray State University were White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray 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 | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Murray State University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).
Graduate study is also available at Murray State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General English Literature | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.