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English Language & Literature at St. John's University-New York

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at St. John's University-New York
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at St. John's University-New York

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

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