English Language & Literature at CUNY Brooklyn College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Brooklyn College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY Brooklyn College is located in Brooklyn, NY.
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Studying Online at CUNY Brooklyn College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Brooklyn College. Among 14,390 students, 2,086 (14%) studied exclusively online and 6,308 (44%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at CUNY Brooklyn College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY Brooklyn College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #5 of 65 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #26 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #42 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #99 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #398 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College
Those who finish CUNY Brooklyn College’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,273 |
| 2 years | $31,118 |
| 3 years | $35,560 |
| 4 years | $35,940 |
| 5 years | $41,528 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College report median earnings of $35,940, compared with $59,504 for all CUNY Brooklyn College graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College is $15,528.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at CUNY Brooklyn College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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 |
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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