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English Language & Literature in New York

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English Language & Literature Schools in New York

4,455 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, English Language & Literature is the 18th most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,375
Master’s Degree 691
Associate Degree 161
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 100
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 100
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 100
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 58
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 58
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 58
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 32
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 32

Gender Distribution

In New York, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.3%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in New York

There are 117,980 people in the state and 1,494,990 people in the nation working in English language and literature jobs.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $85,300, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

300 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $79,434. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

#2

Hunter College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,158. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

176 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
18,148 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,213 a year. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

#5

Queens College

Queens
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. In their early career, QC grads earn an average salary of $45,538.

#6

The New School

New York
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 20% of the teachers are full time. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
139 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

130 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#9

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Brooklyn College. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,178 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,330 after earning their degree at this institution.

English Language & Literature Careers in NY

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $79,160
Professors 17% $88,970
Writers and Authors 12% $73,480
Technical Writers 11% $72,360
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Editors 1% $70,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Liberal Arts & Humanities 19,150
Visual & Performing Arts 16,536
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,856
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 2,129
Theology & Religious Vocations 1,145

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