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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.