Cheapest Literature Colleges in New York

Columbia University's Literature program delivers an $18,833 net cost after aid despite a sticker price of $69,045, making it more affordable than many private competitors. This financial aid strength helps explain why New York attracts Literature students to a state where publishing houses, media companies, and cultural institutions create thousands of writing and editorial positions annually. The 12 programs span from SUNY Oneonta at $18,833 to The New School at $55,359, with public options offering the strongest value proposition for in-state residents paying just $8,812 in tuition.

Programs

$18,833 – $55,359

Net Price Range

$21,573

Avg. Program Earnings

72.0%

Avg. Graduation Rate

12 Literature Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, New York	$18,833	$8,812	70.2%	72.5%
2	SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, New York	$19,067	$8,953	61.6%	74.7%
3	Columbia University in the City of New York New York, New York	$20,148	$69,045	95.0%	4.0%
4	Manhattanville College Purchase, New York	$25,842	$42,950	53.7%	84.1%
5	Touro University New York, New York	$26,556	$21,810	65.0%	71.3%
6	Hamilton College Clinton, New York	$28,314	$65,740	91.3%	11.8%
7	Pace University New York, New York	$31,046	$51,424	61.4%	82.9%
8	Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, New York	$31,771	$63,612	72.7%	46.1%
9	New York University New York, New York	$35,035	$60,438	88.5%	12.5%
10	Marymount Manhattan College New York, New York	$37,037	$40,260	49.8%	72.1%
11	Yeshiva University New York, New York	$47,560	$49,900	83.7%	63.2%
12	The New School New York, New York	$55,359	$56,386	71.2%	57.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do SUNY schools cost for Literature majors compared to private colleges?

SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Purchase charge in-state students $8,812 and $8,953 respectively, while private schools range from $21,810 at Touro University to $69,045 at Columbia. The net cost gap narrows significantly due to financial aid, with some private schools becoming competitive after scholarships and grants are applied.

What salary can Literature graduates expect in New York?

Recent graduates earn between $21,234 and $21,781 across reporting schools, with SUNY Purchase graduates at the lower end and Pace University graduates at the higher end. These figures reflect entry-level positions in New York's competitive literary and media markets, where advancement potential is considerable.

Does Columbia University really cost less than other private Literature programs?

Columbia's $20,148 net cost ranks third-lowest among all 12 programs, behind only the two SUNY schools. The university's massive endowment funds generous aid packages that bring costs below schools like Manhattanville College at $25,842 and Bard College at $31,771.

Which schools have the highest graduation rates for Literature students?

Columbia leads with 95% of Literature students completing their degrees, followed by Hamilton College at 91.3%. Public options perform well too, with SUNY Oneonta achieving a 70.2% graduation rate despite much lower costs than private alternatives.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.