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English Language & Literature in New York

English Language & Literature Schools in New York

Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in New York

There are 112,690 people in the state and 1,487,630 people in the nation working in English Language & Literature jobs.

English Language & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in New York

A typical salary for an English Language & Literature grad in the state is $101,524, compared to a typical salary of $78,266 nationwide.

English Language & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 16 colleges in New York offering English Language & Literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 16 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $75,228 a year. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,956 in their first year after graduation. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,228 a year. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $21,947 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,467 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 69%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $51,412 a year. About 49% of those who apply are admitted. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,779 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 56% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

#8

The New School

New York

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $26,730 a year. The school admits about 63% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $31,471 in their first year after graduation. About 59% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,259 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 69%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#11

CUNY City College

New York

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,637 a year. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,492 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 54% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,331 a year. The school admits about 55% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 74%.

#14

Syracuse University

Syracuse

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,956 a year. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 91%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $37,703 a year. 76% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from New York pay around $7,490 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,469 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

English Language & Literature Careers in NY

Some of the careers English Language & Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503
Technical Writers $52,099
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Editors $100,346

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