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English Language & Literature Schools in New York

829 students earned English Language & Literature degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

An English Language & Literature major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in New York

English Language & Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 691
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 100
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 100
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 100
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38

Gender Distribution

In New York, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 58.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in New York

117,980 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in New York

English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $85,300 in the state and $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

163 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,434 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Graduates earn an average $60,407 after graduation.

#3

The New School

New York
83 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 20%.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
17,735 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. In their early career, Brooklyn College grads earn an average salary of $43,178. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

#7

Queens College

Queens
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 93% of the teachers are full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

In their early career, CCNY grads earn an average salary of $45,588. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,805. 42% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
11,741 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $31,340.

English Language & Literature Careers in NY

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 18% $79,160
Professors 17% $88,970
Writers and Authors 12% $73,480
Technical Writers 11% $72,360
High School Teachers 7% $81,290
Editors 1% $70,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Visual & Performing Arts 3,135
Theology & Religious Vocations 672
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 611
Liberal Arts & Humanities 395
Philosophy & Religious Studies 324

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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