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Literature in New York

Literature Schools in New York

Jobs for Literature Grads in New York

29,720 people in the state and 202,870 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Literature.

Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Literature Jobs in New York

In this state, Literature grads earn an average of $115,115. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,099.

Literature Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 10 colleges in New York offering Literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,956 after earning their degree at this institution. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

#2

Pace University

New York

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $55,677 a year. The school admits about 77% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#3

The New School

New York

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $26,730 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 63%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#4

Hamilton College

Clinton

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,320 in their first year after graduation. About 12% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $74,063 a year. About 39% of those who apply are admitted. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $7,410 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $72,875 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 77% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,228 in their first year after graduation. About 54% of those who apply are admitted. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $32,220 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,330 a year.

#9

Yeshiva University

New York

Graduates earn a median salary of $63,441 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 64% of applicants. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $23,546 in their first year after graduation. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 65% of full-time students return after their first year.

Literature Careers in NY

Some of the careers Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Editors 3% $100,346
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Literature.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
General English Literature 34,210
Writing Studies 12,869
Other English Literature 1,064

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