English Language & Literature at Eastern Washington University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Eastern Washington University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Washington University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Washington University. Of 10,492 students, 3,572 (34%) studied exclusively online and 3,080 (29%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Eastern Washington University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Washington University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #11 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #96 of 158 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #97 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #255 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #498 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Eastern Washington University
Students who complete Eastern Washington 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 | $24,794 |
| 2 years | $27,830 |
| 3 years | $28,899 |
| 4 years | $35,727 |
| 5 years | $43,608 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Eastern Washington University earn a median of $35,727, compared with $55,679 for all Eastern Washington University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Eastern Washington University comes in at $18,591.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Eastern Washington University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.