Compare 59 English Language and Literature, General. programs in New York. Average earnings: $41,900.
English Language and Literature, General. programs produce graduates earning between $46,206 and $63,564—a $17K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 59 ranked programs in New York, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Barnard College's English program leads with graduates earning $63,564, well above the state average of $41,900. Columbia follows at $58,459, but the real story is variation within institutions. Wagner College ($56,311) with its 83% acceptance rate proves that accessible programs can deliver strong outcomes.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Barnard CollegePrivate | $63,564 | 54 | $18,000 | Excellent | $65,000 | High |
| #2 | $58,459 | 101 | $21,500 | Good | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Wagner CollegePrivate | $56,311 | 6 | $25,000 | Good | $53,829 | High |
| #4 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $55,862 | 58 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #5 | New York UniversityPrivate | $55,481 | 16 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #6 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $51,721 | 92 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | High |
| #7 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $51,573 | 141 | $18,500 | Good | $27,270 | Challenging |
| #8 | Skidmore CollegePrivate | $50,391 | 53 | $19,500 | Good | $60,000 | High |
| #9 | Colgate UniversityPrivate | $49,657 | 49 | $15,000 | Excellent | $59,463 | High |
| #10 | University Of RochesterPrivate | $49,046 | 31 | $21,000 | Good | $30,000 | High |
| #11 | $48,588 | 41 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $48,481 | 45 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | High |
| #13 | Marist CollegePrivate | $48,372 | 13 | $25,000 | Manageable | $51,958 | High |
| #14 | Siena CollegePrivate | $48,031 | 30 | $26,561 | Manageable | $40,800 | High |
| #15 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | $47,855 | 20 | $19,637 | Good | $20,710 | Challenging |
| #16 | St Bonaventure UniversityPrivate | $47,280 | 8 | $26,000 | Manageable | $36,756 | High |
| #17 | Union CollegePrivate | $47,103 | 18 | $25,337 | Manageable | $57,000 | High |
| #18 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $46,933 | 126 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Manageable |
| #19 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $46,456 | 37 | $18,625 | Good | $44,501 | High |
| #20 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | $46,206 | 14 | $26,007 | Manageable | $46,295 | High |
| #21 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $45,635 | 77 | $18,228 | Good | $21,400 | High |
| #22 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | $45,193 | 13 | $24,250 | Manageable | $19,000 | High |
| #23 | Le Moyne CollegePrivate | $44,863 | 29 | $23,000 | Manageable | $33,751 | High |
| #24 | $44,822 | 100 | $14,350 | Good | $15,568 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Suny Old WestburyPublic | $44,785 | 35 | $14,997 | Good | $16,500 | Challenging |
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