# Pace University: Literature (bachelor's)

New York, NY. IPEDS 194310, CIP 23.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/pace-university/majors/literature

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,758
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,051 (U.S. median for this major: $45,749 across 7 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $26,105)
- Rank in NY: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (3 colleges, $49,153): +$8,898
- Versus the U.S. median: +$12,302

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.23 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,051 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $26,473 | $111,981 | 4.8 years |
| 30-48k | $26,362 | $111,511 | 4.8 years |
| 48-75k | $28,467 | $120,415 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $31,219 | $132,056 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $36,430 | $154,099 | 6.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Literature at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace University | $58,051 | $26,000 | $30,892 | 60% |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $49,153 | $25,000 | $18,913 | 63% |
| The New School | $42,674 | $23,750 | $58,741 | 69% |

## Careers
- Editors (SOC 27-3041): median wage $102,120 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $101,480 NY, $77,920 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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