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English Language & Literature at Adelphi University

English Language & Literature at Adelphi University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Adelphi University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Adelphi University is in Garden City, NY.

Studying Online at Adelphi University

Distance learning is available at Adelphi University. Of 7,603 students, 670 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,687 (35%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Adelphi University

These rankings give you a sense of how Adelphi University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #45 of 65
Best Schools (Quality) New York #46 of 66
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #102 of 147
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #105 of 148
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #440 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #646 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Adelphi University

Those who finish Adelphi University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Adelphi University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $20,522
2 years $28,598
4 years $44,271
5 years $48,524

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Adelphi University take home a median $44,271, compared with $72,786 for all Adelphi University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Adelphi University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Adelphi University comes in at $25,536.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Adelphi University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Editors $100,346
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $88,437
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers $70,619
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $68,967
Writers and Authors $63,195
Technical Writers $52,099

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