by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNY New Paltz ranks in comparison to other schools with english programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #21 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in english from SUNY New Paltz. This makes it the #48 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz is $23,862. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SUNY New Paltz, english students borrow a median amount of $27,820 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the english program at SUNY New Paltz is $291 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SUNY New Paltz paid an average of $708 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about SUNY New Paltz tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of english bachelor's degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY New Paltz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
SUNY New Paltz does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's english program at SUNY New Paltz make a median salary of $31,432. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,292.
The english program at SUNY New Paltz awarded 24 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at SUNY New Paltz.
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