English Language & Literature at CUNY City College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what CUNY City College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY City College sits in New York, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY City College
Distance learning is available at CUNY City College. Of 15,544 students, 1,013 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,745 (37%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at CUNY City College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY City College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 147 |
| Best Value | New York | #6 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #30 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #74 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #282 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from CUNY City College
Graduates of CUNY City College’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,783 |
| 2 years | $31,140 |
| 3 years | $36,331 |
| 4 years | $45,245 |
| 5 years | $57,429 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from CUNY City College report median earnings of $45,245, compared with $61,249 for all CUNY City College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from CUNY City College is $13,782.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at CUNY City College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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