by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UD ranks among other schools offering degrees in general english literature.
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UD is in the top 10% of the country for general english literature. More specifically it was ranked #138 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Delaware conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at UD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,708 a year. This is below $69,282, the median for all majors at UD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UD, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,842, the typical median for all majors at UD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,980 | $39,190 |
| Fees | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at UD are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in general english literature from UD identified as women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at UD are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at UD were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Delaware with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general english literature majors at University of Delaware.
This general english literature program at UD includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 51 |
UD conferred 51 degrees in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).