We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Staten Island compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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Staten Island ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature. More specifically it was ranked #274 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #29 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, College of Staten Island CUNY awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Staten Island earn a median of $44,822 a year. This is below $58,992, the median for all majors at Staten Island.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Staten Island, general english literature students accumulate a median of $17,371 in student loans. This is above $14,926, the typical median for all majors at Staten Island.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $560 | $560 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Staten Island were White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Staten Island CUNY with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of general english literature master’s degree graduates at Staten Island were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Staten Island CUNY with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general english literature majors at College of Staten Island CUNY.
The general english literature program at Staten Island includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 71 |
Staten Island conferred 71 completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (52%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.