English Language & Literature at Bridgewater State University
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Bridgewater State University is located in Bridgewater, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Bridgewater State University
Distance learning is available at Bridgewater State University. Of 9,727 students, 1,092 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,614 (47%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Bridgewater State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Bridgewater State University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 36 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #10 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #17 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #35 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #291 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #400 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Bridgewater State University
Graduates of Bridgewater State University’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 | $41,500 |
| 2 years | $43,900 |
| 3 years | $38,875 |
| 4 years | $44,476 |
| 5 years | $49,785 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Bridgewater State University report median earnings of $44,476, compared with $53,189 for all Bridgewater State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Bridgewater State University comes in at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Bridgewater State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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