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English Language & Literature at Baylor University

English Language & Literature at Baylor University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what Baylor University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Baylor University is in Waco, TX.

Studying Online at Baylor University

Online coursework is an option at Baylor University. Among 20,626 students, 3,066 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,899 (24%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Baylor University

Use these rankings to compare Baylor University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #7 of 65
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #7 of 46
Best Value Texas #46 of 46
Best Value Southwest (Region) #64 of 64
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #148 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #760 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #7 of 65
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #7 of 46
Best Value Texas #46 of 46
Best Value Southwest (Region) #64 of 64
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #148 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #760 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Baylor University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Baylor University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,540
2 years $32,633
3 years $36,849
4 years $39,034
5 years $45,023

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Baylor University earn a median of $39,034, compared with $68,798 for all Baylor University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Baylor University is $19,000.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Baylor University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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

References

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