English Language & Literature at CUNY Queens College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at CUNY Queens College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY Queens College sits in Queens, NY.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Queens College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Queens College. Among 15,965 students, 926 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,592 (35%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at CUNY Queens College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY Queens College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 147 |
| Best Value | New York | #4 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #5 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #14 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #42 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #174 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from CUNY Queens College
Those who finish CUNY Queens 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 | $27,410 |
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $40,461 |
| 4 years | $46,933 |
| 5 years | $54,941 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from CUNY Queens College take home a median $46,933, compared with $60,081 for all CUNY Queens College graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from CUNY Queens College comes in at $9,500.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at CUNY Queens College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.