English Language and Literature, General
Bachelor's degree · SUNY Old Westbury · Old Westbury, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in English Language and Literature, General at SUNY Old Westbury earn a median of $27,142 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $48,590 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,654–$63,810). Median debt is $14,590, about 54% of first-year earnings.
English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University Hamilton | $48,008 | $15,875 |
| Barnard College New York | $40,414 | $18,558 |
| Nazareth University Rochester | $36,200 | $25,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $35,838 | $25,000 |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $35,637 | $22,625 |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $35,237 | $19,500 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $35,053 | $21,000 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $34,337 | $10,500 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $33,270 | $16,300 |
| University at Albany Albany | $31,940 | $20,662 |
| CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York | $31,842 | $9,319 |
| Siena University Loudonville | $31,655 | $27,000 |
| State University of New York at Oswego Oswego | $31,331 | $23,519 |
| Le Moyne College Syracuse | $30,048 | $27,000 |
| New York University New York | $29,967 | $21,519 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do English Language and Literature, General graduates from SUNY Old Westbury make?
The median salary is $27,142 one year after graduation and $49,987 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,590.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.