English Language & Literature at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is located in Bowling Green, OH.
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Studying Online at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus. Among 17,594 students, 2,479 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,920 (28%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Bowling Green State University-Main Campus’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #8 of 26 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #13 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 93 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #62 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #316 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #501 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #8 of 26 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #13 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 93 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #62 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #316 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #501 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Graduates of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus’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 | $36,607 |
| 2 years | $36,009 |
| 3 years | $36,912 |
| 4 years | $42,500 |
| 5 years | $49,919 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus earn a median of $42,500, compared with $53,424 for all Bowling Green State University-Main Campus graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus comes in at $25,728.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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 |
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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