Compare 181 English Language and Literature, General. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $42,786.
With top graduates earning $69,556, English Language and Literature, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $27K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
College Of The Holy Cross leads with English graduates earning $69,556, while Villanova University follows at $64,967. The average across Northeast programs is $42,786, yet these liberal arts colleges outperform many larger institutions while maintaining selective admissions and strong graduate outcomes.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $69,556 | 67 | $27,000 | Excellent | $39,032 | Challenging |
| #2 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $64,967 | 41 | $25,874 | Good | $40,000 | Challenging |
| #3 | Barnard CollegePrivate | $63,564 | 54 | $18,000 | Excellent | $65,000 | High |
| #4 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $60,462 | 59 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Manageable |
| #5 | Bucknell UniversityPrivate | $60,450 | 27 | $27,000 | Good | $62,750 | High |
| #6 | Fairfield UniversityPrivate | $59,811 | 34 | $26,000 | Good | $50,500 | High |
| #7 | Bates CollegePrivate | $58,988 | 16 | $14,275 | Excellent | $70,222 | High |
| #8 | $58,459 | 101 | $21,500 | Good | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Lafayette CollegePrivate | $57,474 | 17 | $16,000 | Excellent | $59,000 | High |
| #10 | Boston CollegePrivate | $57,075 | 142 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | High |
| #11 | Saint Anselm CollegePrivate | $57,001 | 14 | $27,000 | Good | $59,736 | High |
| #12 | Williams CollegePrivate | $56,571 | 47 | $12,761 | Excellent | $31,178 | Challenging |
| #13 | Wagner CollegePrivate | $56,311 | 6 | $25,000 | Good | $53,829 | High |
| #14 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | $56,242 | 23 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,729 | High |
| #15 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $55,862 | 58 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #16 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | $55,730 | 33 | $17,500 | Excellent | $44,481 | High |
| #17 | New York UniversityPrivate | $55,481 | 16 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #18 | Georgian Court UniversityPrivate | $54,818 | 25 | $21,816 | Good | $24,007 | Challenging |
| #19 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | $54,525 | 27 | $10,000 | Excellent | $38,825 | Challenging |
| #20 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $54,305 | 11 | $25,325 | Good | $40,932 | High |
| #21 | Gettysburg CollegePrivate | $54,100 | 51 | $26,999 | Good | $62,000 | High |
| #22 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $52,920 | 47 | $27,000 | Manageable | $49,390 | High |
| #23 | Stonehill CollegePrivate | $52,006 | 18 | $25,000 | Good | $58,576 | High |
| #24 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $51,721 | 92 | $24,300 | Good | $37,095 | High |
| #25 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $51,573 | 141 | $18,500 | Good | $27,270 | Challenging |
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