Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Adelphi University compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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Adelphi University ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature. More specifically it was ranked #378 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #41 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Adelphi University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Adelphi University report a median salary of $44,271 a year. This is lower than $72,786, the median for all majors at Adelphi University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Adelphi University, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $25,536 in student loans. This is above $25,519, the typical median for all majors at Adelphi University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,860 | $46,784 |
| Fees | $1,991 | $1,991 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Adelphi University are White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| 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 Adelphi University.
The general english literature program at Adelphi University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 |
Adelphi University conferred 20 completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.