Below are the key facts about this program at City. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #24 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates City among the top schools in the country for general english literature, ranked #224 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 224 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in New York | 26 of 54 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 60 of 124 |
Here is each degree level offered in general english literature at City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY City College awarded 60 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
City holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #24 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at City go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,931 a year. This is lower than $61,249, the median for all majors at City.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at City, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $13,782 in student loans. This is above $13,389, the typical median for all majors at City.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at City are Hispanic or Latino. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY City College with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
City awarded 60 bachelor’s completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (55%).
Graduate study is also available at City. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 5 |