Literature at SUNY at Purchase College
Purchase, NY · Bachelor's Degree
SUNY at Purchase College graduates in literature earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY at Purchase College Compares for Literature
All 8 colleges reporting 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 | Pace University New York, NY | $58,051 | $55,253 | #1 | $25,758 |
| 2 | American University Washington, DC | $54,436 | $47,700 | #2 | $23,164 |
| 3 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $49,153 | $46,783 | #3 | — |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $45,749 | $46,527 | #4 | $23,868 |
| 5 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $45,749 | $46,527 | #5 | $23,868 |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $45,749 | $46,527 | #6 | $23,868 |
| 7 | The New School New York, NY | $42,674 | $40,617 | #7 | $25,618 |
| 8 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $36,986 | $38,004 | #8 | — |
Other Majors at SUNY at Purchase College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Statistics | $72,237 | — | #7 of 9 |
| Economics | $63,207 | $34,297 | #336 of 368 |
| Biology | $55,718 | $33,914 | #497 of 841 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $53,100 | $31,175 | #3 of 10 |
| Sociology | $53,042 | $35,124 | #216 of 462 |
| Journalism | $52,859 | $22,011 | #117 of 187 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $51,954 | $18,079 | #15 of 43 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,922 | $25,197 | #336 of 476 |
| Psychology | $47,022 | $27,838 | #699 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,596 | $31,881 | #538 of 660 |
| History | $45,661 | $23,803 | #363 of 459 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $43,265 | $18,128 | #84 of 144 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $42,372 | $16,556 | #91 of 137 |
| Music | $41,926 | $17,887 | #158 of 268 |
| Anthropology | $40,048 | $18,085 | #162 of 188 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,974 | $18,090 | #131 of 255 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $39,791 | $22,024 | #44 of 68 |
| Social Sciences | $36,895 | $15,273 | #35 of 35 |
| Dance | $30,406 | $12,039 | #55 of 58 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $14,984 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY at Purchase College literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $49,153 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY at Purchase College rank for literature?
Among 8 colleges reporting earnings for literature graduates, SUNY at Purchase College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is literature at SUNY at Purchase College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for literature ($46,173), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,400.
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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.