English Language & Literature at Bennington College
Bennington is located in Bennington, Vermont and has a total student population of 799. In 2021, 17 English language and literature majors received their bachelor's degree from Bennington.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in English Language & Literature section at the bottom of this page.
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Bennington English Language & Literature Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Language & Literature
- Master’s Degree in English Language & Literature
Bennington English Language & Literature Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks English language and literature programs across the country. The following shows how Bennington performed in these rankings.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The English language and literature major at Bennington is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for English Language & 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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Popular English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools | 88 |
| Best Value English Language & Literature Master’s Degree Schools | 118 |
| 130 | |
| Most Popular English Language & Literature Schools | 256 |
| Best Value English Language & Literature Schools | 263 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 300 |
| 379 | |
| Best Value English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 575 |
In 2021, 40 students received their master’s degree in English language and literature from Bennington. This makes it the #27 most popular school for English language and literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
English Language & Literature Student Demographics at Bennington
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the English language and literature majors at Bennington College.
Bennington English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program
About 71% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in English language and literature at Bennington are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Bennington College with a bachelor's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Bennington English Language & Literature Master’s Program
Of the students who received a English language and literature master's degree from Bennington, 85% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Bennington College with a master's in English language and literature.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Bennington also has a doctoral program available in English language and literature. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within English Language & Literature
English Language & Literature majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Bennington College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| English Literature (Other) | 40 |
| Literature | 15 |
| General English Literature | 1 |
| Writing Studies | 1 |
Related Majors
- Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
- Philosophy & Religious Studies
- Foreign Languages & Linguistics
- Visual & Performing Arts
Careers That English Language & Literature Grads May Go Into
A degree in English language and literature can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VT, the home state for Bennington College.
| Occupation | Jobs in VT | Average Salary in VT |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 2,130 | $65,850 |
| Editors | 260 | $48,910 |
| Writers and Authors | 170 | $62,260 |
| Technical Writers | 100 | $74,730 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jared C. Benedict. under License
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