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English Language & Literature at State University of New York at New Paltz

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, take a look at what State University of New York at New Paltz. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

State University of New York at New Paltz sits in New Paltz, NY.

Online & Distance Learning at State University of New York at New Paltz

Distance learning is available at State University of New York at New Paltz. Of 7,898 students, 466 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,329 (29%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at State University of New York at New Paltz

Use these rankings to compare State University of New York at New Paltz’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	New York	#30 of 65
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#47 of 66
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#55 of 147
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#106 of 148
Best Value	Nationwide	#440 of 779
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#450 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz

Students who complete State University of New York at New Paltz’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	$28,224
2 years	$23,930
3 years	$32,741
4 years	$40,714
5 years	$49,665

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz take home a median $40,714, compared with $54,383 for all State University of New York at New Paltz graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz stands at $25,000.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at State University of New York at New Paltz pursue many career paths. Here 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

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