Literature at The New School
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
The New School graduates in literature earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The New School 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 The New School by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $75,792 | $29,550 | #13 of 54 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $74,936 | $37,743 | #1 of 43 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $64,018 | $32,169 | #21 of 158 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $62,976 | $27,701 | #60 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $56,838 | $24,804 | #110 of 299 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $53,917 | $27,652 | #54 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,489 | $22,365 | #460 of 660 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $48,557 | $21,523 | #49 of 144 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,798 | $20,967 | #178 of 423 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,248 | $17,113 | #149 of 255 |
| Psychology | $38,181 | $34,033 | #996 of 1027 |
| Music | $32,930 | $12,109 | #250 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The New School literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,618 one year after graduating and $42,674 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The New School rank for literature?
Among 8 colleges reporting earnings for literature graduates, The New School ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is literature at The New School worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for literature ($46,173), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,497.
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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.