English Language and Literature, General

Master's degree · Mercy University · Dobbs Ferry, NY

CIP 23.01

$49,422Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,055Median earnings 3 years after
$49,049Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at Mercy University earn a median of $49,422 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,512 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,177–$72,721). Median debt is $41,000, about 83% of first-year earnings.

English Language and Literature, General (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island
$40,385—
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz
$31,432—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from Mercy University make?

The median salary is $49,422 one year after graduation and $49,049 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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