by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Northeastern University stacks up against peers offering general english literature.
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Northeastern University is a solid choice among schools offering general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #153 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northeastern University handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University earn a median of $48,771 a year. This is below $102,524, the median for all majors at Northeastern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,611, the typical median for all majors at Northeastern University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,500 | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 | $1,172 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at Northeastern University are White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in general english literature from Northeastern University were women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at Northeastern University were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern University with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at Northeastern University.
The general english literature program at Northeastern University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 37 |
Northeastern University conferred 37 completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).