Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Vassar College compares to other colleges that offer general english literature.
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Vassar College holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature. More specifically it was ranked #148 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vassar College awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vassar College earn a median of $46,456 a year. This is lower than $63,154, the median for all majors at Vassar College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Vassar College, general english literature students accumulate a median of $19,000 in student loans. This is above $18,476, the typical median for all majors at Vassar College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,940 | $70,050 |
| Fees | $980 | $980 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Vassar College were White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general english literature majors at Vassar College.
The general english literature program at Vassar College offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 |
Vassar College conferred 31 degrees in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).