Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Whittier College stacks up against peers offering general english literature.
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Whittier College is a solid choice among schools offering general english literature. In particular, it placed #496 out of 581 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #47 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Whittier College conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Whittier College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,799 a year. This is below $41,147, the median for all majors at Whittier College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Whittier College, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $25,458, the typical median for all majors at Whittier College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $48,924 | $50,410 |
| Fees | $940 | $940 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 11% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Whittier College were Hispanic or Latino. About 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Whittier College with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general english literature majors at Whittier College.
This general english literature program at Whittier College breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 |
Whittier College granted 18 degrees in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (61%).