English Language & Literature at Columbia College Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Columbia College Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Columbia College Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Columbia College Chicago
Distance learning is available at Columbia College Chicago. Of 5,570 students, 37 (1%) studied exclusively online and 1,869 (34%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Columbia College Chicago
Use these rankings to compare Columbia College Chicago’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #22 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #23 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #78 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #82 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #626 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #709 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Columbia College Chicago
Students who complete Columbia College Chicago’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 | $25,985 |
| 2 years | $32,137 |
| 3 years | $34,374 |
| 4 years | $39,464 |
| 5 years | $48,320 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Columbia College Chicago earn a median of $39,464, compared with $38,749 for all Columbia College Chicago graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Columbia College Chicago stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Columbia College Chicago go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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