English Language & Literature at Stony Brook University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Stony Brook University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Stony Brook University sits in Stony Brook, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Stony Brook University
Distance learning is available at Stony Brook University. Of 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) studied exclusively online and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Stony Brook University
Rankings can help you compare Stony Brook University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 66 |
| Best Value | New York | #22 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 148 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #388 of 779 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 66 |
| Best Value | New York | #22 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 148 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #388 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 66 |
| Best Value | New York | #22 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #33 of 148 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #41 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #388 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Stony Brook University
Those who finish Stony Brook University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,905 |
| 2 years | $28,758 |
| 3 years | $38,827 |
| 4 years | $45,635 |
| 5 years | $53,808 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Stony Brook University report median earnings of $45,635, compared with $69,653 for all Stony Brook University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Stony Brook University stands at $21,606.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Stony Brook University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Technical Writers | $52,099 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
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.