English Language & Literature at SUNY Old Westbury
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at SUNY Old Westbury. Get started with the following essential facts.
SUNY Old Westbury sits in Old Westbury, NY.
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Online Class Availability at SUNY Old Westbury
Many students take online classes at SUNY Old Westbury. Among 4,709 students, 292 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,645 (35%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at SUNY Old Westbury
These rankings give you a sense of how SUNY Old Westbury’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 147 |
| Best Value | New York | #16 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #19 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #53 of 148 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #94 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #203 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from SUNY Old Westbury
Those who finish SUNY Old Westbury’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,037 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $46,223 |
| 4 years | $44,785 |
| 5 years | $49,987 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from SUNY Old Westbury take home a median $44,785, compared with $54,966 for all SUNY Old Westbury graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from SUNY Old Westbury comes in at $16,912.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at SUNY Old Westbury go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for English Language & Literature majors, 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
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