by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Amherst College ranks among other schools offering degrees in general english literature.
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During the most recent reporting year, Amherst College awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Amherst College earn a median of $49,206 a year. This is lower than $99,480, the median for all majors at Amherst College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,700 | $69,820 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Amherst College were White. About 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general english literature majors at Amherst College.
The general english literature program at Amherst College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 35 |
Amherst College awarded 35 completions in english language and literature, general recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (34%).