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English Language & Literature at Emory University

English Language & Literature at Emory University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, take a look at what Emory University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Emory University is in Atlanta, GA.

Online Class Availability at Emory University

Distance learning is available at Emory University. Of 15,175 students, 925 (6%) studied exclusively online and 4,596 (30%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Emory University

Use these rankings to compare Emory University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #1 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #13 of 157
Best Value Georgia #22 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #77 of 783
Best Value Southeast (Region) #125 of 156
Best Value Nationwide #551 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Georgia #1 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #13 of 157
Best Value Georgia #22 of 25
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #77 of 783
Best Value Southeast (Region) #125 of 156
Best Value Nationwide #551 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Emory University

Graduates of Emory 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 Emory University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,899
2 years $28,549
3 years $34,409
4 years $51,789
5 years $59,325

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Emory University earn a median of $51,789, compared with $80,816 for all Emory University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Emory University is $21,000.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Emory University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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