English Language & Literature at Brigham Young University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Brigham Young University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Brigham Young University is located in Provo, UT.
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Online Class Availability at Brigham Young University
Many students take online classes at Brigham Young University. Among 35,873 students, 898 (3%) studied exclusively online and 11,887 (33%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Brigham Young University
These rankings give you a sense of how Brigham Young University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #4 of 30 |
| Best Value | Utah | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #10 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #212 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #252 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Brigham Young University
Graduates of Brigham Young 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 | $21,635 |
| 2 years | $28,697 |
| 3 years | $27,578 |
| 4 years | $42,838 |
| 5 years | $52,556 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Brigham Young University earn a median of $42,838, compared with $66,875 for all Brigham Young University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Brigham Young University stands at $11,248.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Brigham Young 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 |
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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