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English Language and Literature, General at New York University

New York, New York · See English Language and Literature, General nationally

Strong return
+$121,160 over 10 years

For graduates of English Language and Literature, General at New York University.

Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.

5.5 yrs
Break-even
+82%
10-year ROI
$71,936
Median earnings as of 2024

By credential level

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
English Language and Literature, GeneralMaster'sNot enough data
English Language and Literature, GeneralCertificate$71,936+82%Strong return
English Language and Literature, GeneralAssociate's$63,792$21,519+129%Strong return
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English Language and Literature, General at other colleges

How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.

#CollegeCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
1The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX
Certificate$59,973+675%Strong return
2Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN
Certificate$77,544+325%Strong return
3California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Certificate$58,422$22,672+289%Strong return
4California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
Certificate$64,601$25,197+285%Strong return
5Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
Certificate$64,767+269%Strong return
6Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
Certificate$64,404+243%Strong return
7George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Certificate$71,141$36,561+208%Strong return
8California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
Certificate$56,217$29,084+190%Strong return
9University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Certificate$62,532+184%Strong return
10Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
Certificate$74,792+140%Strong return

Other majors at New York University

MajorCredentialEarnings (5 yr)Median debt10-yr ROIVerdict
LawDoctoral$246,348+1,259%Strong return
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's$149,736$19,500+1,190%Strong return
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesDoctoral$230,517+1,152%Strong return
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's$136,918$19,500+1,032%Strong return
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate$221,872$102,131+854%Strong return
MathematicsAssociate's$121,490$19,500+842%Strong return
Legal Professions and Studies, OtherCertificate$216,714$96,845+836%Strong return
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's$119,854$18,500+826%Strong return

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English Language and Literature, General at New York University

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.