English Language and Literature at New York University
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
New York University graduates in english language and literature earn 36% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New York University 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 |
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| 21 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $67,157 | $68,299 | #11 | $37,643 |
| 22 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $66,806 | $60,789 | #39 | $19,346 |
| 23 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $66,762 | $69,112 | #9 | $36,019 |
| 24 | New York University New York, NY | $66,306 | $63,110 | #24 | $29,967 |
| 25 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $65,714 | $57,676 | #62 | $48,368 |
| 26 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $65,195 | $57,411 | #68 | $41,979 |
| 27 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $65,089 | $61,951 | #29 | $33,270 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,967 one year after graduating and $66,306 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, New York University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at New York University worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,519.
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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.