Below are the key facts about this program at Fordham University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #23 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Fordham University among the top schools in the country for general english literature, coming in at #223 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 223 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in New York | 25 of 54 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 59 of 124 |
Here is each degree level granted in general english literature at Fordham University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 116 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Fordham University conferred 116 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Fordham University is in the top 5% of the country for general english literature at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #23 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University earn a median of $51,721 a year. This is lower than $83,253, the median for all majors at Fordham University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Fordham University, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,602, the typical median for all majors at Fordham University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,730 | $62,990 |
| Fees | $1,480 | $1,480 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 18% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Fordham University are White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fordham University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Fordham University granted 116 bachelor’s degrees in english language and literature, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Fordham University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General English Literature | 1 |