Here is an overview of this program at Marshall University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Marshall University among the top schools in the country for general english literature, coming in at #596 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 596 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in West Virginia | 4 of 5 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 112 of 136 |
Here is each degree level offered in general english literature at Marshall University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Marshall University awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Marshall University holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Marshall University report a median salary of $40,219 a year. This is below $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Marshall University, general english literature students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Marshall University were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Marshall University awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
Graduate study is also available at Marshall University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 4 |