English Language & Literature at St. John’s University-New York
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at St. John’s University-New York. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
St. John’s University-New York is in Queens, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at St. John’s University-New York
Many students take online classes at St. John’s University-New York. Of 19,389 students, 981 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,760 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from St. John’s University-New York
Those who finish St. John’s University-New York’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $30,776 |
| 3 years | $34,507 |
| 4 years | $41,181 |
| 5 years | $53,772 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from St. John’s University-New York earn a median of $41,181, compared with $76,054 for all St. John’s University-New York graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from St. John’s University-New York stands at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at St. John’s University-New York pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.