Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Bennington stacks up against peers offering english language & literature.
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Bennington holds a strong position among schools offering english language & literature. In particular, it placed #493 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Vermont.
During the most recent reporting year, Bennington College handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Bennington earn a median of $34,080 a year. This is higher than $28,118, the median for all majors at Bennington.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Bennington, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,815, the typical median for all majors at Bennington.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,848 | $65,398 |
| Fees | $864 | $864 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Bennington are White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bennington College with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at Bennington are White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bennington College with a master’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the english language & literature majors at Bennington College.
The english language & literature program at Bennington breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other English Literature | 40 |
| Literature | 18 |
| Writing Studies | 12 |
| General English Literature | 1 |