PhD in English and American Literature

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Florida:

5%

California:

15%

Illinois:

4%

Texas:

10%

New York:

25%

Others:

41%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

EY

Google

World Health Organization

Goldman Sachs

McKinsey

Facebook

Tesla

Meta

The Coca-Cola Company

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$56,163 / year

Overall Cost

$71,163 / year

FAQs

• Is financial support available for admitted students?
  
  Yes, PhD candidates typically receive multi-year funding that includes tuition remission, stipend, and health insurance; exact terms vary by offer.
• What writing sample is required?
  
  Applicants must submit a writing sample (e.g., seminar paper, thesis excerpt, or article) of academic prose, typically around 15–25 pages, showcasing critical and analytical skills.
• Are interviews conducted as part of the selection process?
  
  Interviews are not routine but may be extended to finalists; absence of an interview does not necessarily indicate rejection.
• What are the English language requirements for international applicants?
  
  International applicants whose undergraduate degrees were not completed in an English-medium institution must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores; waivers may apply depending on prior institutional language of instruction.
• What is the focus of the PhD program in English and American Literature at NYU?
  
  The program offers advanced research training in English and American literature, covering areas including medieval and Renaissance studies, modernist and postcolonial literature, African American and Latinx studies, cultural theory, digital humanities, and related interdisciplinary fields.