Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Barnard stacks up against peers offering general english literature.
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Barnard is in the top 15% of the country for general english literature. More specifically it was ranked #17 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, Barnard College conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Barnard go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,564 a year. This is lower than $80,286, the median for all majors at Barnard.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Barnard, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is above $17,723, the typical median for all majors at Barnard.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,734 | $67,602 |
| Fees | $2,286 | $2,286 |
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Every one of the 57 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general english literature from Barnard identified as women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Barnard were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general english literature majors at Barnard College.
The general english literature program at Barnard breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 57 |
Barnard conferred 57 degrees in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (53%).