U.S. median for this major: $45,749.
College Scorecard field of study; 23 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 51% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,105.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $29,043. College Scorecard.
SUNY at Purchase College Literature: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Literature nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses SUNY at Purchase College's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,835 | $49,470 | 3.4 years |
| $30–48k | $15,230 | $63,661 | 4.4 years |
| $48–75k | $19,658 | $82,170 | 5.7 years |
| $75–110k | $20,886 | $87,303 | 6.0 years |
| $110k+ | $25,428 | $106,289 | 7.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (51% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Literature graduates 4 years after graduating ($49,153) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $14,520 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Literature at New York colleges
Every New York college we cover that reports Literature graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pace University | $58,051 | $26,000 | $30,892 | 60% |
| 2 | SUNY at Purchase College | $49,153 | $25,000 | $18,913 | 63% |
| 3 | The New School | $42,674 | $23,750 | $58,741 | 69% |
8 more New York colleges offer Literature but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Literature graduates
Editors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at SUNY at Purchase College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About SUNY at Purchase College
- Acceptance rate: 74% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,092
- Full cost breakdown · all 39 majors · overview
Related majors at SUNY at Purchase College
- Writing$42,372
SUNY at Purchase College Literature questions
How much do SUNY at Purchase College Literature graduates earn?
Literature graduates of SUNY at Purchase College earn a median $49,153 four years after graduating. The U.S. median for Literature graduates across 7 colleges is $45,749.
How much debt do SUNY at Purchase College Literature graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Literature graduates of SUNY at Purchase College is $25,000, about 51% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,105.
Is SUNY at Purchase College a good school for Literature in New York?
On pay, Literature graduates of SUNY at Purchase College earn $49,153 four years out, $0 above the median for the same major across 3 New York colleges ($49,153) and $3,404 above the U.S. median ($45,749). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does SUNY at Purchase College rank for Literature in New York?
Of 3 New York colleges reporting Literature graduate earnings, SUNY at Purchase College ranks 2nd. The highest is Pace University at $58,051.
What jobs do Literature graduates get?
A common career is editors, with a median wage of $102,120 in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area and $77,920 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “SUNY at Purchase College Literature: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-at-purchase-college/majors/literature (College Scorecard and BLS data).