We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UT Austin compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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UT Austin is in the top 5% of the country for general english literature. In particular, it placed #36 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 160 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at UT Austin earn a median of $48,676 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, general english literature students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is higher than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general english literature master’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
The general english literature program at UT Austin offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 181 |
UT Austin awarded 181 degrees in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (46%).