Here is an overview of this program at Queens. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Queens among the top schools in the country for general english literature, ranked #146 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 146 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in New York | 13 of 54 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 36 of 124 |
The following degree levels are granted in general english literature at Queens, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
| Master’s | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Queens College conferred 96 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Queens ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Queens go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,933 a year. This is lower than $60,081, the median for all majors at Queens.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Queens, general english literature students accumulate a median of $9,500 in student loans. This is lower than $12,157, the typical median for all majors at Queens.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $608 | $608 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Queens were Hispanic or Latino. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Queens College with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Queens conferred 96 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (40%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Queens. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.