Where CUNY York College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all english language and literature bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How CUNY York College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY York College | $26,460 | $41,298 | +56% |
| Barnard College | $40,414 | $63,564 | +57% |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $35,838 | $58,459 | +63% |
| Syracuse University | $25,860 | $55,862 | +116% |
| New York University | $29,967 | $55,481 | +85% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (83 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CUNY York CollegeJamaica | $7,358 | $26,460 | $41,298 | $21,262* | — |
 Colgate UniversityHamilton | $67,024 | $48,008 | $49,657 | $15,875* | 0.33 |
 Barnard CollegeNew York | $66,246 | $40,414 | $63,564 | $19,000* | 0.47 |
 Nazareth UniversityRochester | $40,880 | $36,200 | $40,794 | $27,000* | 0.75 |
 Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York | $69,045 | $35,838 | $58,459 | $25,500* | 0.71 |
 Hofstra UniversityHempstead | $55,450 | $35,637 | $44,369 | $24,485* | 0.69 |
| National Median | — | $29,967 | — | $24,529* | 0.82 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with english language and literature graduates
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 CUNY York College, approximately 43% 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.