by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cornell University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cornell University as a strong choice for english language & literature, ranked #16 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 16 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in New York | 2 of 65 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 148 |
Here is each degree level offered in english language & literature at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
This english language & literature area of study at Cornell 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 | 59 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
Cornell University is in the top 5% of the country for english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,481 a year. This is lower than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, english language & literature graduates take on a median debt of $16,275 in student loans. This is above $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cornell University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in English Language & Literature | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in English Language & Literature | 9 |
