English Language and Literature at CUNY City College
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
CUNY City College graduates in english language and literature earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How CUNY City College Compares for English Language and Literature
All 576 colleges reporting english language and literature earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $82,036 | $74,647 | #3 | $30,544 |
| 2 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $78,906 | $72,577 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $78,370 | $68,672 | #10 | $52,122 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $78,169 | $76,801 | #2 | $44,397 |
| 5 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,847 | $83,541 | #1 | $31,449 |
| 6 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,214 | $65,353 | #19 | $43,362 |
| 7 | Howard University Washington, DC | $73,929 | $64,781 | #20 | — |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $73,497 | $72,387 | #7 | $50,437 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $71,474 | $72,690 | #5 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,766 | $62,009 | #28 | $38,985 |
| … | |||||
| 320 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $47,804 | $43,530 | #445 | $27,110 |
| 321 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $47,773 | $54,226 | #104 | $40,917 |
| 322 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $47,757 | $52,167 | #158 | $33,483 |
| 323 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $47,753 | $45,451 | #396 | $27,082 |
| 324 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $47,721 | $43,423 | #450 | — |
| 325 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $47,699 | $43,873 | #437 | $36,387 |
| 326 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $47,660 | $43,367 | #452 | $27,452 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do CUNY City College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,082 one year after graduating and $47,753 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does CUNY City College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, CUNY City College ranks #323 by median pay four years after graduation, and #396 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at CUNY City College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,878.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.