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Best English Language and Literature Schools in New York
Top English Language and Literature programs in New York ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 41
Avg major earnings: $52,556
Top English Language and Literature Programs in New York
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnard College #37 national | $63,564 |
| 2 | Columbia University #45 national | $58,459 |
| 3 | Cornell University #61 national | $48,481 |
| 4 | Binghamton University #86 national | $51,573 |
| 5 | Skidmore College #89 national | $50,391 |
| 6 | Vassar College #90 national | $46,456 |
| 7 | Colgate University #92 national | $49,657 |
| 8 | Syracuse University #106 national | $55,862 |
| 9 | Stony Brook University #110 national | $45,635 |
| 10 | NYU #153 national | $55,481 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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