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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General English Literature in New York (With Aid)

20 Ranked Colleges
284 Degrees Awarded
$28,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value English Schools for a Master's in New York For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General English Literature is the 22nd most popular major in the country with 41,945 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, general English literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $27,525 and had an average of $23,628 in loans still to pay off.

Across New York, there were 3,460 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,515 and $21,977 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 284 general English literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,029 and $47,933 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 20 colleges that offer a degree in general English literature. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general English literature programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general English literature program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for new york master’s degree english students with aid.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General English Literature in New York (With Aid)

#1

The City College of New York

New York, New York
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The City College of New York landed the #1 spot on the list. CCNY is located in New York, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 masters’s English degrees to qualified students.

CCNY also made our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The City College of New York are $20,832.

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#2

Queens College

Queens, New York
#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Queens College. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid. QC is a fairly large school located in Queens, New York that handed out 25 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

QC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at QC are $21,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Lehman College

Bronx, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehman College. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Bronx, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s English students in 2019-2020.

Lehman also took the #0 spot in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehman College are $21,000, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brooklyn College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. Brooklyn College is located in Brooklyn, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s English degrees to qualified students.

Brooklyn College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, New York
#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Staten Island CUNY. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Staten Island, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s English students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree english students with aid list, CSI has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at College of Staten Island CUNY are $21,080, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#1 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified masters’s English students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree english students with aid list, Columbia has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#5 in overall quality

University at Buffalo ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 32 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree english students with aid list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

The College at Brockport

Brockport, New York

The College at Brockport landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking. The College at Brockport is located in Brockport, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s English degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Brockport not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Brockport are $24,080, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York

Binghamton University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school situated in Vestal, New York. It awarded 8 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#8 in overall quality

Stony Brook University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 4 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also took the #8 spot in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SUNY Stony Brook General English Literature Report

#11

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York

SUNY New Paltz came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking. SUNY New Paltz is located in New Paltz, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 masters’s English degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree english students with aid list, SUNY New Paltz has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY New Paltz are $24,389.

Full SUNY New Paltz General English Literature Report

#12

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#7 in overall quality

University at Albany did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. UAlbany is a public institution located in Albany, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree english students with aid list, UAlbany has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Albany are $25,225, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

Cornell University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. Ithaca, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s English degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042.

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#14

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York

Mercy College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. Mercy is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dobbs Ferry, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Mercy did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mercy College are $17,486.

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St John’s University - New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. STJ is located in Queens, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s English degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at STJ, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at STJ are $30,666.

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#16

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
#16 in overall quality

LIU Post landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking. LIU Post is located in Brookville, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s English degrees to qualified students.

LIU Post not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at LIU Post are $23,479.

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#17

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#3 in overall quality

University of Rochester ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Rochester also took the #3 spot in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505.

Full University of Rochester General English Literature Report

#18

New York University

New York, New York

New York University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid list. NYU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 4 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892.

Full NYU General English Literature Report

#19

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Syracuse, New York, and it awarded 1 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Fordham University

Bronx, New York

Fordham University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value English Schools for a Master’s in New York For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #20. Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 9 masters’s English degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new york master’s degree english students with aid list, Fordham U has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best General English Literature Master’s Degree Schools in New York” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham University are $23,846.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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