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English Language & Literature at Boston University

English Language & Literature at Boston University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Boston University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Boston University is in Boston, MA.

Studying Online at Boston University

Distance learning is available at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Boston University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #7 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #12 of 71
Best Value Massachusetts #19 of 36
Best Value New England (Region) #38 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #83 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #605 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #7 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #12 of 71
Best Value Massachusetts #19 of 36
Best Value New England (Region) #38 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #83 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #605 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Boston University

Students who complete Boston University’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Boston University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,854
2 years $36,013
3 years $39,118
4 years $46,836
5 years $55,841

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Boston University take home a median $46,836, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Boston University stands at $26,395.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Boston University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-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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