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English Language & Literature at Duke University

English Language & Literature at Duke University

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

Duke University sits in Durham, NC.

Studying Online at Duke University

Many students take online classes at Duke University. Among 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) studied exclusively online and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Duke University

These rankings give you a sense of how Duke University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #6 of 20
Best Value North Carolina #18 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #24 of 157
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #144 of 783
Best Value Southeast (Region) #147 of 156
Best Value Nationwide #710 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #6 of 20
Best Value North Carolina #18 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #24 of 157
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #144 of 783
Best Value Southeast (Region) #147 of 156
Best Value Nationwide #710 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Duke University

Those who finish Duke 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 Duke University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,241
2 years $38,289
3 years $39,176
4 years $65,074
5 years $78,024

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Duke University earn a median of $65,074, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Duke University stands at $15,362.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Duke University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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

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