English Language & Literature at Bennington College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Bennington College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Bennington College is located in Bennington, VT.
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Online Class Availability at Bennington College
Online coursework is an option at Bennington College. Among 927 students, 132 (14%) studied exclusively online and 62 (7%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Bennington College
These rankings give you a sense of how Bennington College’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Vermont | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Vermont | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #53 of 71 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #57 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #493 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #700 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Bennington College
Students who complete Bennington College’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,790 |
| 2 years | $29,497 |
| 3 years | $33,127 |
| 4 years | $34,080 |
| 5 years | $36,458 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Bennington College report median earnings of $34,080, compared with $28,118 for all Bennington College graduates — about 21% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Bennington College comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Bennington College work across a variety of fields. 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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