Literature at Bennington College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Literature, consider the program at Bennington College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Bennington College is located in Bennington, VT.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 literature graduations were recorded at Bennington College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bennington College
Online coursework is an option at Bennington College. Of 927 students, 132 (14%) studied exclusively online and 62 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Literature Rankings at Bennington College
Use these rankings to compare Bennington College’s Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Vermont | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Vermont | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 16 |
Earnings for Literature Graduates from Bennington College
Those who finish Bennington College’s Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,202 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Literature graduates from Bennington College stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Literature graduates at Bennington College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Literature graduates at Bennington College are 67% women (12) and 33% men (6).
Literature Bachelor’s Program at Bennington College
Among the 18 bachelor’s literature degrees awarded at Bennington College, 67% were women (12) and 33% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Bennington College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Bennington College, below the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Literature Concentrations at Bennington College
This Literature program at Bennington College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Literature | 18 |
Top-Paying Careers for Literature Graduates
Graduates of the Literature program at Bennington College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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