English Language & Literature at DePaul University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what DePaul University. Get started with the following essential facts.
DePaul University is located in Chicago, IL.
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Online Class Availability at DePaul University
Distance learning is available at DePaul University. Of 21,210 students, 2,424 (11%) studied exclusively online and 9,056 (43%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at DePaul University
Use these rankings to compare DePaul University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #10 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 93 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #25 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #82 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #171 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #644 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from DePaul University
Students who complete DePaul 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 | $36,228 |
| 2 years | $38,445 |
| 3 years | $43,668 |
| 4 years | $49,695 |
| 5 years | $55,622 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from DePaul University earn a median of $49,695, compared with $71,700 for all DePaul University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from DePaul University comes in at $23,499.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at DePaul University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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