English Language & Literature at Boston College
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Boston College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boston College sits in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Studying Online at Boston College
Distance learning is available at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Boston College
Use these rankings to compare Boston College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 783 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #35 of 36 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #67 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #747 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 783 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #35 of 36 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #67 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #747 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Boston College
Graduates of Boston College’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,910 |
| 2 years | $40,878 |
| 3 years | $48,604 |
| 4 years | $57,160 |
| 5 years | $69,779 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Boston College take home a median $57,160, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Boston College is $18,832.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Boston College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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