English Language & Literature at Chatham University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Chatham University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Chatham University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Studying Online at Chatham University
Many students take online classes at Chatham University. Of 2,309 students, 335 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 716 (31%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Chatham University
These rankings give you a sense of how Chatham University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Chatham University
Those who finish Chatham 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 | $29,438 |
| 2 years | $32,569 |
| 3 years | $31,786 |
| 4 years | $39,023 |
| 5 years | $45,682 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Chatham University earn a median of $39,023, compared with $78,166 for all Chatham University graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Chatham University work across a variety of fields. 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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