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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 194 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 232 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Hunter. This makes it the #440 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Hunter paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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Of the 194 english language & literature students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Hunter, about 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Hunter 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 Hunter Online Learning page.
Of the 26 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Hunter, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Hunter College.
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 | 194 |
| Writing Studies | 16 |
| Literature | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 608 |
| Communication & Journalism | 172 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 102 |
| History | 58 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 43 |
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