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2026 Best English & Language Arts Education Schools in New York

26 Colleges in the United States
426 English & Language Arts Education Degrees Awarded
$56,687 Avg Early-Career Salary

English & Language Arts Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 48 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for english & language arts education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for English & Language Arts Education in New York

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall english & language arts education education in New York.

Top Schools in English & Language Arts Education

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Leading the list is Stony Brook University, our #1 school for english & language arts education. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Stony Brook University generally make around $64,011. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans. See the full english & language arts education program report for Stony Brook University

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

A rank of #2 makes Cuny Hunter College one of the top schools for english & language arts education. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. About 57% of students finish within six years. Cuny Hunter College awarded about 24 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $61,604 in their early career. Cuny Hunter College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. See the full english & language arts education program report for Cuny Hunter College

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Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Students looking for a strong english & language arts education program will find one at Siena College, which ranked #3. Located in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Siena College awarded about 11 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Siena College earn a median of $44,535 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,656. Read more about the english & language arts education program at Siena College

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Students looking for a strong english & language arts education program will find one at Cuny Brooklyn College, which ranked #4. This large public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cuny Brooklyn College awarded about 40 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from Cuny Brooklyn College earn around $61,164 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates carry a median of $13,178 in student loans. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Cuny Brooklyn College

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Cuny Queens College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a very large public university. Cuny Queens College graduates 53% of students within six years. There were roughly 66 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Queens College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $67,212 in their early career. Cuny Queens College graduates carry a median of $16,000 in student loans. Read more about the english & language arts education program at Cuny Queens College

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State University Of New York At New Paltz came in at #6 for english & language arts education this year. State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of New Paltz. About 72% of students finish within six years. State University Of New York At New Paltz awarded about 40 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of State University Of New York At New Paltz earn a median of $51,668 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,293. See the full english & language arts education program report for State University Of New York At New Paltz

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Suny At Binghamton landed the #7 spot for english & language arts education this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Vestal. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 11 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Suny At Binghamton generally make around $55,319. Students borrow a median of $20,691 to complete this degree. See the full english & language arts education program report for Suny At Binghamton

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Suny College At Oneonta ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. Suny College At Oneonta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Oneonta. About 69% of students finish within six years. About 15 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Suny College At Oneonta in the most recent year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from Suny College At Oneonta earn around $46,329 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,032 to complete this degree. Read more about the english & language arts education program at Suny College At Oneonta

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Teachers College At Columbia University earned the #9 position for english & language arts education this year. Set in the city of New York, Teachers College At Columbia University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 32 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Teachers College At Columbia University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $82,636 in their early career. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Teachers College At Columbia University

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Suny College At Cortland ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Cortland. About 68% of students finish within six years. Suny College At Cortland awarded about 21 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from Suny College At Cortland earn around $50,309 in the first couple years of their career. Suny College At Cortland graduates carry a median of $25,837 in student loans. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Suny College At Cortland

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Cuny Lehman College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best english & language arts education schools. This large public university is located in the city of Bronx. About 51% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Lehman College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $90,725 in their early career. Cuny Lehman College graduates carry a median of $13,213 in student loans. Get the full english & language arts education details for Cuny Lehman College

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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College earned the #12 position for english & language arts education this year. Located in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry, Mercy College is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 english & language arts education students who graduated with this degree at Mercy College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $72,491 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,304. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Mercy College

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Suny College At Oswego came in at #13 for english & language arts education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Oswego. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny College At Oswego awarded about 11 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Suny College At Oswego generally make around $49,559. Students borrow a median of $24,452 to complete this degree. Get the full english & language arts education details for Suny College At Oswego

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University At Buffalo earned the #14 position for english & language arts education this year. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. About 18 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $50,041. Typical student debt for the program is $22,232. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from University At Buffalo

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Cuny College Of Staten Island landed the #15 spot for english & language arts education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Staten Island. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 24 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Cuny College Of Staten Island in the most recent year. Graduates of the english & language arts education program make about $59,182 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,688. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Cuny College Of Staten Island

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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Niagara University placed #16 among the best english & language arts education schools. Located in the suburb of Niagara University, Niagara University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Niagara University graduates 74% of students within six years. Niagara University awarded about 18 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their english & language arts education degree from Niagara University earn around $45,836 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,208. More information about a degree in english & language arts education from Niagara University

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Suny At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY

Suny At Geneseo came in at #17 for english & language arts education this year. Set in the town of Geneseo, Suny At Geneseo is a mid-sized public institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 18 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Suny At Geneseo in the most recent year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Suny At Geneseo earn a median of $42,778 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. Read more about the english & language arts education program at Suny At Geneseo

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Saint Josephs College New York earned the #18 position for english & language arts education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs College New York in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Saint Josephs College New York generally make around $53,041. Students borrow a median of $26,944 to complete this degree. Get the full english & language arts education details for Saint Josephs College New York

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Suny At Fredonia
Fredonia, NY

Suny At Fredonia landed the #19 spot for english & language arts education this year. Located in the town of Fredonia, Suny At Fredonia is a mid-sized public university. Suny At Fredonia graduates 50% of students within six years. Suny At Fredonia awarded about 15 english & language arts education degrees in the most recent data year. English & Language Arts Education graduates of Suny At Fredonia earn a median of $41,456 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the english & language arts education program at Suny At Fredonia

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Suny College At Buffalo landed the #20 spot for english & language arts education this year. Located in the city of Buffalo, Suny College At Buffalo is a moderately-sized public university. About 33% of students finish within six years. About 11 english & language arts education degrees were awarded at Suny College At Buffalo in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, english & language arts education degree recipients from Suny College At Buffalo generally make around $43,844. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full english & language arts education details for Suny College At Buffalo

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 48 schools evaluated.

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