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, and more. Also, learn how Purchase College ranks among other schools offering degrees in literature.
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The literature major at Purchase College 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, Purchase College handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in literature. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, literature students borrow a median amount of $43,510 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 $48,122.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Purchase College paid an average of $708 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 38% of literature bachelor's degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
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 | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Purchase College does not offer an online option for its literature bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purchase College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the literature majors at Purchase College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 23 |
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