by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at GSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GSU as a strong choice for general english literature, ranked #408 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 408 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Illinois | 16 of 23 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 46 of 79 |
Here is each degree level offered in general english literature at GSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Governors State University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
GSU holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #16 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at GSU earn a median of $44,717 a year. This is below $56,614, the median for all majors at GSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at GSU, general english literature students accumulate a median of $22,520 in student loans. This is below $24,990, the typical median for all majors at GSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,512 | $8,232 |
| Fees | $3,772 | $3,772 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at GSU were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GSU granted 13 bachelor’s completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (77%).
Graduate study is also available at GSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 4 |
