Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how SCSU compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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SCSU ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #435 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University conferred 28 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,697 a year. This is lower than $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SCSU, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $24,697 in student loans. This is higher than $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
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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 SCSU were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general english literature master’s degree graduates at SCSU are White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut 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 | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general english literature majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
This general english literature program at SCSU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 36 |
SCSU granted 36 completions in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (64%).