Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Hunter ranks among other schools offering degrees in general english literature.
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Hunter ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature. In particular, it placed #172 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Hunter College handed out 137 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,283 a year. This is lower than $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hunter, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $12,431 in student loans. This is above $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general english literature majors at CUNY Hunter College.
The general english literature program at Hunter breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 137 |
Hunter conferred 137 completions in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 74% to women and 26% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (33%).