Median Earnings (1yr)
$40,385
34th percentile (60th in NY)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How College of Staten Island CUNY graduates compare to all programs nationally

College of Staten Island CUNY graduates earn $40k, placing them in the 34th percentile of all english language and literature masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

English Language and Literature masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (36 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
College of Staten Island CUNY$40,385
Mercy University$49,422$44,774
State University of New York at New Paltz$31,432
National Median$48,292

Other English Language and Literature Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry
$22,106$49,422
State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz
$8,524$31,432

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At College of Staten Island CUNY, approximately 49% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.