English Language and Literature, General

Doctoral degree · CUNY Graduate School and University Center · New York, NY

CIP 23.01

$60,758Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$75,306Median earnings 4 years after

$77,598Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

17Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in English Language and Literature, General at CUNY Graduate School and University Center earn a median of $60,758 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,831 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,001–$82,694).

Other programs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center

Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$131,211
Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree$116,604
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$109,744
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesPost-baccalaureate certificate$80,825
Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree$80,487
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$77,896
Public HealthMaster's degree$74,028
Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree$73,937
Social Sciences, OtherMaster's degree$67,094
Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree$65,520
Biology, GeneralDoctoral degree$60,514
Psychology, GeneralMaster's degree$60,494
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMaster's degree$59,752
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's degree$58,033
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree$57,782
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationMaster's degree$56,059
Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's degree$54,265
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesMaster's degree$51,133
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree$48,299
Research and Experimental PsychologyDoctoral degree$77,449

Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from CUNY Graduate School and University Center make?

The median salary is $60,758 one year after graduation and $77,598 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.