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Cornell is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 489 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Cornell. This makes it the #125 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Cornell paid an average of $1,750 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from Cornell in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Cornell does not offer an online option for its english language & literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
Of the 15 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cornell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Cornell University.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 72 |
| Writing Studies | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 550 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 99 |
| Communication & Journalism | 97 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 90 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 69 |
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