We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Mercy. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #47 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Mercy among the top schools in the country for general english literature, coming in at #602 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 602 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in New York | 52 of 54 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 115 of 124 |
Here is each degree level granted in general english literature at Mercy, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Mercy University conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
Mercy ranks competitively among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #47 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at Mercy earn a median of $46,405 a year. This is below $74,807, the median for all majors at Mercy.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mercy, general english literature graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $28,270, the typical median for all majors at Mercy.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,920 | $21,980 |
| Fees | $900 | $900 |
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Among recent graduates, 11% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercy were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercy University with a bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mercy granted 18 bachelor’s completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (44%).
Graduate study is also available at Mercy. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General English Literature | 16 |