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English Language & Literature at Central Michigan University

English Language & Literature at Central Michigan University

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Central Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Central Michigan University is located in Mount Pleasant, MI.

Studying Online at Central Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Central Michigan University. Of 14,488 students, 3,356 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,044 (35%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Central Michigan University

Rankings can help you compare Central Michigan University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #3 of 14
Best Value Michigan #7 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #35 of 93
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #39 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #307 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #329 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Central Michigan University

Those who finish Central Michigan University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Central Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,179
2 years $22,851
3 years $26,563
4 years $33,888
5 years $40,170

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Central Michigan University earn a median of $33,888, compared with $61,603 for all Central Michigan University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Central Michigan University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Central Michigan University stands at $27,500.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Central Michigan University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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