Literature at Hamilton College
If you plan to study Literature, consider the program at Hamilton College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hamilton College is in Clinton, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 23 literature graduations were recorded at Hamilton College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hamilton College
Hamilton College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Literature Rankings at Hamilton College
Rankings can help you compare Hamilton College’s Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 16 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Literature graduates at Hamilton College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Literature graduates at Hamilton College are 74% women (17) and 26% men (6).
Literature Bachelor’s Program at Hamilton College
Among the 23 bachelor’s literature graduates at Hamilton College, 74% were women (17) and 26% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Hamilton College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Hamilton College, lower than 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 Hamilton College
The Literature program at Hamilton College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Literature | 23 |
Top-Paying Careers for Literature Graduates
Those who complete Literature program at Hamilton College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.