by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Cornell University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general english literature.
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Cornell University is in the top 10% of the country for general english literature. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cornell University earn a median of $48,481 a year. This is below $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $16,275 in student loans. This is higher than $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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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. About 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 general english 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 |
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Hispanic or Latino. About 36% 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 general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are White. Approximately 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 general english 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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general english literature majors at Cornell University.
The general english literature program at Cornell University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 59 |
Cornell University granted 59 degrees in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (37%).