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English Language & Literature at DePaul University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at DePaul University
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at DePaul University

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

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