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English Language & Literature in New York

English Language & Literature Schools in New York

4,020 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

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 2,825
Master’s Degree 767
Associate Degree 127
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 121
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 104
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 104
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 104
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 30
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 30

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
  • White: 53.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in New York

117,980 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to english language & literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a english language & 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 & literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

44% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Columbia will pay a net price of $23,497. 57% of students get financical aid.

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Hunter College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 32% of the teachers are full time.

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206 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

53% of students get financical aid. An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $32,462. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,594. 75% of the teachers are full time.

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Queens College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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The New School

New York
141 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 19%. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $49,086.

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Stony Brook University

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

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

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The average student takes 4.60 years to complete their degree at Brooklyn College. A typical student attending Brooklyn College will pay a net price of $3,700. 35% of the teachers are full time.

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

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. An average student at Fordham U will pay a net price of $41,004.

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English Language & Literature Careers in NY

Some of the careers english language & literature majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
High School Teachers 7% $81,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Liberal Arts & Humanities 19,150
Social Sciences 17,106
Communication & Journalism 9,731
Philosophy & Religious Studies 3,856
History 2,677
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 2,129
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 1,456
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 1,298

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