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Best Literature Schools in New York

New York has 3 colleges offering Literature programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 72 recent graduates. Graduates in New York earn $21,573 on average within two years — 24% below the national average of $28,232. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

3
Schools in NY
$21,573
NY Avg. Earnings
$28,232
National Avg.
9
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Literature in New York

Public Schools (1)
$21,234
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (2)
$21,742
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $508 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Literature Schools in New York, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Pace University logo

Pace University

New York, NY · Private

$21,781
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 77.1%
#2
SUNY at Purchase College logo

SUNY at Purchase College

Purchase, NY · Public

$21,234
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $20,339
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: 72.8%
#3
The New School logo

The New School

New York, NY · Private

$21,703
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $23,592
Graduates: 42
Acceptance: 62.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Literature in New York?
Pace University ranks #1 for Literature in New York with median graduate earnings of $21,781 within two years of graduation. There are 3 schools offering Literature programs in the state.
How much do Literature graduates earn in New York?
Literature graduates in New York earn an average of $21,573 within two years of graduation. This is 24% below the national average of $28,232 for this major.
What is the hardest Literature school to get into in New York?
The New School is the most selective Literature program in New York with an acceptance rate of 62.5%. The average acceptance rate across Literature programs in the state is 70.8%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Literature in New York?
In New York, private Literature programs produce average earnings of $21,742 vs $21,234 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New York

Marine Transportation $73,446 Computer Science $71,535 Computer Engineering $71,263 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology $70,176 Industrial Engineering $69,459 Construction Management $67,560 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $66,924 Materials Engineering $66,884
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.