English Language and Literature, General

Master's degree · New York University · New York, NY

CIP 23.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$71,936Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
4Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at New York University earn a median of $71,936. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $55,512 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,177–$72,721).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry
$49,422$41,000
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 New York University make?

The median salary is $71,936 and $71,936 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.