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English Language & Literature at East Carolina University

English Language & Literature at East Carolina University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at East Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.

East Carolina University sits in Greenville, NC.

Online & Distance Learning at East Carolina University

Distance learning is available at East Carolina University. Of 26,940 students, 8,356 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,786 (44%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at East Carolina University

Rankings can help you compare East Carolina University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value North Carolina #11 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #16 of 20
Best Value Southeast (Region) #78 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #90 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #380 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #556 of 783

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value North Carolina #11 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #16 of 20
Best Value Southeast (Region) #78 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #90 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #380 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #556 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from East Carolina University

Students who complete East Carolina 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 East Carolina University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,245
2 years $34,302
3 years $36,586
4 years $41,137
5 years $48,726

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from East Carolina University report median earnings of $41,137, compared with $61,153 for all East Carolina University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at East Carolina University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from East Carolina University stands at $25,400.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at East Carolina University pursue many career paths. Here 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

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