Literature
Bachelor's degree · SUNY at Purchase College · Purchase, NY
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$49,153Median earnings 4 years after
$34,856Median earnings 5 years after
$24,400Median federal debt
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How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Literature at SUNY at Purchase College earn a median of $30,297. 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 $24,400, about 81% of first-year earnings.
Literature (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pace University New York | $25,758 | $26,000 |
| The New School New York | $25,618 | $22,497 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Literature graduates from SUNY at Purchase College make?
The median salary is $30,297 and $34,856 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,400.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.