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Cornell is in the top 10% of the country for english language & literature. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 489 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from Cornell. This makes it the #125 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in english language & literature in 2022, making the school the #36 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cornell was $1,750 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from Cornell in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Cornell english language & literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
Of the 15 english language & literature students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cornell are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at Cornell University.
English Language & Literature students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 72 |
| Writing Studies | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 550 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 99 |
| Communication & Journalism | 97 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 90 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 69 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.