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English Language & Literature at New York University

English Language & Literature at New York University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what New York University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

New York University is located in New York, NY.

Online Class Availability at New York University

Distance learning is available at New York University. Among 56,832 students, 3,493 (6%) studied exclusively online and 10,998 (19%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at New York University

Rankings can help you compare New York University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #4 of 66
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #11 of 148
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #29 of 783
Best Value New York #55 of 65
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #126 of 147
Best Value Nationwide #711 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #4 of 66
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #11 of 148
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #29 of 783
Best Value New York #55 of 65
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #126 of 147
Best Value Nationwide #711 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from New York University

Those who finish New York University’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at New York University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,296
2 years $36,972
3 years $41,321
4 years $49,816
5 years $64,232

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from New York University earn a median of $49,816, compared with $96,730 for all New York University graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at New York University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from New York University is $22,625.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at New York University 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

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