We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in general english literature at Cornell University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 10 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cornell University among the top schools in the country for general english literature, coming in at #21 out of 685 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 21 of 685 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in New York | 2 of 55 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 6 of 125 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general english literature at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University conferred 14 master’s degrees in general english literature.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for general english literature at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,306 | $81,306 |
| Fees | $660 | $660 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 21% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at Cornell University are Hispanic or Latino. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Cornell University granted 14 master’s completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (36%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cornell University conferred 9 doctoral degrees in general english literature.
Cornell University is not currently ranked for general english literature at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general english literature doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature doctoral degree graduates at Cornell University are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a doctoral in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cornell University awarded 9 doctoral completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Cornell University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General English Literature | 36 |