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English Language & Literature at Fitchburg State University

English Language & Literature at Fitchburg State University

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Fitchburg State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Fitchburg State University sits in Fitchburg, MA.

Studying Online at Fitchburg State University

Online coursework is an option at Fitchburg State University. Of 5,892 students, 2,745 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,119 (19%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Fitchburg State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Fitchburg State University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #5 of 36
Best Value New England (Region) #11 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #30 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #57 of 71
Best Value Nationwide #343 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #526 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Fitchburg State University

Those who finish Fitchburg State University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Fitchburg State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,803
2 years $28,381
3 years $32,177
4 years $40,197
5 years $45,015

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Fitchburg State University earn a median of $40,197, compared with $66,598 for all Fitchburg State University graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Fitchburg State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Fitchburg State University comes in at $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Fitchburg State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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