Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how San Diego State University stacks up against peers offering general english literature.
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San Diego State University holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #119 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #17 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools in California | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 17 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Far Western US Region | 19 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 19 |
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 20 |
| Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 30 |
| Best Value General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 42 |
| Best Value General English Literature Schools in California | 100 |
| College Major Best Value | 100 |
| Best Value General English Literature Schools in the Far Western US Region | 113 |
| College Major Best Value | 113 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Diego State University handed out 126 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,975 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, general english literature students accumulate a median of $14,997 in student loans. This is lower than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at San Diego State University.
The general english literature program at San Diego State University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 134 |
San Diego State University granted 134 completions in english language and literature, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (43%).