Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Hunter ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hunter College handed out 232 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 235 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,382 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,744 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hunter, english students borrow a median amount of $12,431 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all english bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Hunter College.
Of the 232 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english from Hunter in 2021, 22% were men and 78% 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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 34 |
Black or African American | 23 |
Hispanic or Latino | 112 |
White | 48 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
Other Races | 6 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Literature | 3 |
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