English Language & Literature at CUNY Hunter College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what CUNY Hunter College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY Hunter College is located in New York, NY.
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Studying Online at CUNY Hunter College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Hunter College. Of 22,538 students, 735 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Hunter College’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 147 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #4 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #15 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #44 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #178 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Graduates of CUNY Hunter 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 | $30,382 |
| 2 years | $30,126 |
| 3 years | $37,498 |
| 4 years | $45,281 |
| 5 years | $52,636 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from CUNY Hunter College take home a median $45,281, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from CUNY Hunter College stands at $12,431.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at CUNY Hunter College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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