Literature

Bachelor's degree · The New School · New York, NY

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$25,618Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$42,674Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$22,497Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Literature at The New School earn a median of $25,618 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $46,173 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,191–$63,857). Median debt is $22,497, about 88% of first-year earnings.

Literature (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Pace University
New York
$25,758$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Literature graduates from The New School make?

The median salary is $25,618 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,497.

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