by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Columbia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #13 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University as a strong choice for english language & literature, coming in at #194 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 194 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in New York | 19 of 65 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 52 of 148 |
The following degree levels are offered in english language & literature at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 159 |
| Master’s | 142 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
| Professional Certificate | 14 |
This english language & literature field at Columbia University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 173 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 165 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 159 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,376 a year. This is lower than $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, english language & literature students borrow a median amount of $25,500 in student loans. This is above $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 26% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University are White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Graduate study is also available at Columbia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 142 |
| Doctoral Degrees in English Language & Literature | 23 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in English Language & Literature | 14 |
