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About General Literature

A program that focuses on literature from one or more genres, cultures or traditions. Includes instruction in period and genre studies, author studies, literary criticism, and studies of various types of literary text.

Those who are interested in General Literature can study up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. Right now, 372 students are granted some level of degree in General Literature around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in General Literature in Arizona compared to any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in General Literature is $41,100.

Popularity of General Literature Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of General Literature degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying career for General Literature majors is English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to think about is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in General Literature can prepare you for is Writers and Authors.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for General Literature majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for General Literature majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
31
Female Students
23 (74%)
Male Students
8 (25%)
White (27, 87%)
Hispanic or Latino (3, 10%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (1, 3%)
Asian (0, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)

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