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English Language & Literature at Appalachian State University

English Language & Literature at Appalachian State University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Appalachian State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Appalachian State University is located in Boone, NC.

Studying Online at Appalachian State University

Online coursework is an option at Appalachian State University. Of 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Appalachian State University

Rankings can help you compare Appalachian State University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value North Carolina #10 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #11 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #66 of 157
Best Value Southeast (Region) #75 of 156
Best Value Nationwide #353 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #416 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Appalachian State University

Students who complete Appalachian State 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 Appalachian State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $21,250
2 years $22,887
3 years $24,854
4 years $30,183
5 years $37,977

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Appalachian State University earn a median of $30,183, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Appalachian State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Appalachian State University stands at $21,430.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Appalachian State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for English Language & Literature majors, 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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