by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Columbia ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 100 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in english from Columbia. This makes it the #30 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in english in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,838 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $29,945 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 82 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from Columbia. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Columbia does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a master's degree in english from Columbia. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 174 |
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