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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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
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