by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Purchase College ranks among other schools offering degrees in literature.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for literature list. It is also ranked #4 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purchase College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in literature. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of literature students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purchase College is $20,339. This is less than $23,864, which is the national median of all literature majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, literature students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all literature bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,848.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the literature majors at Purchase College.
Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Literature from Purchase College in 2020-2021, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purchase College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 21 |
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