Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in general english literature.
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UH holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #214 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Houston handed out 111 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UH report a median salary of $46,619 a year. This is below $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UH, general english literature students accumulate a median of $20,375 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are White. Roughly 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general english literature master’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. 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 Houston with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at UH 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 University of Houston with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 University of Houston.
The general english literature program at UH includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 120 |
UH granted 120 degrees in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).