English Language & Literature at The New School
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at The New School. Get started with the following essential facts.
The New School is located in New York, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at The New School
Online coursework is an option at The New School. Among 9,068 students, 205 (2%) studied exclusively online and 2,454 (27%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at The New School
These rankings give you a sense of how The New School’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #32 of 66 |
| Best Value | New York | #65 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #76 of 148 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #147 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #288 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #779 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from The New School
Students who complete The New School’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,714 |
| 2 years | $32,142 |
| 3 years | $36,415 |
| 4 years | $43,846 |
| 5 years | $54,503 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from The New School earn a median of $43,846, compared with $52,512 for all The New School graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from The New School stands at $23,750.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at The New School work across a variety of fields. Here are 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
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