English Language & Literature at Carnegie Mellon University
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Carnegie Mellon University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Carnegie Mellon University is in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Carnegie Mellon University
Distance learning is available at Carnegie Mellon University. Among 15,888 students, 554 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Carnegie Mellon University
Rankings can help you compare Carnegie Mellon University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 783 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #30 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #113 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #678 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #5 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #10 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 783 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #30 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #113 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #678 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University
Students who complete Carnegie Mellon University’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 | $44,717 |
| 2 years | $43,965 |
| 3 years | $63,259 |
| 4 years | $76,444 |
| 5 years | $92,686 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $76,444, compared with $134,648 for all Carnegie Mellon University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Carnegie Mellon University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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