by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NYU ranks among other schools offering degrees in literature.
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The literature major at NYU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Literature. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in literature. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 40 students received their master’s degree in literature from NYU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in literature in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NYU was $1,844 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
Learn more about NYU tuition and fees.
Of the 85 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Literature from NYU in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a master's degree in literature from NYU. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the literature majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 66 |
| General English Literature | 20 |
| English Literature (Other) | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.