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English in New York

English Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 2,746 students earned their English degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, English is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Majors in New York

English majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,203
Master’s Degree 223
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 118
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 94
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 94
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 94
Associate Degree 71
Post-Master’s Certificate 37
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 37

Gender Distribution

In New York, a english major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of english majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 51.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for English Grads in New York

82,530 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to english.

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Wages for English Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a english grad in the state is $85,300, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer english degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Hunter College

New York
232 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Hunter will pay a net price of $3,296.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $23,497.

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139 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Binghamton University will pay a net price of $21,594. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

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#4

Queens College

Queens
130 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at QC. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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110 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,434. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years.

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110 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $41,004. 100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

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#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,232. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at SUNY Stony Brook.

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107 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
12,797 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending CSI will pay a net price of $6,007. The average student takes 4.74 years to complete their degree at CSI.

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107 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UAlbany will pay a net price of $17,051. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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#10

Lehman College

Bronx
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,034.

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English Careers in NY

Some of the careers english majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $79,160
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to english.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Writing Studies 850
Literature 288
Other English Literature 98

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