by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Cornell University ranks among other schools offering degrees in english language & literature.
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Cornell University is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, Cornell University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,481 a year. This is lower than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $16,275 in student loans. This is above $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 19% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 29% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of english language & literature doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Cornell University.
The english language & literature program at Cornell University offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 59 |
| Writing Studies | 7 |