Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Queens compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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Queens holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature. More specifically it was ranked #154 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Queens College awarded 96 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Queens go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,933 a year. This is lower than $60,081, the median for all majors at Queens.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Queens, general english literature students accumulate a median of $9,500 in student loans. This is lower than $12,157, the typical median for all majors at Queens.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $608 | $608 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Queens were Hispanic or Latino. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Queens College with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 40% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of general english literature master’s degree graduates at Queens were Asian. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Queens College with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at CUNY Queens College.
The general english literature program at Queens includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 111 |
Queens granted 111 completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (36%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.