English Language & Literature at Florida Atlantic University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Florida Atlantic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Atlantic University
Distance learning is available at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Use these rankings to compare Florida Atlantic University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 16 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #9 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #347 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Those who finish Florida Atlantic 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 | $30,091 |
| 2 years | $30,348 |
| 3 years | $34,099 |
| 4 years | $43,321 |
| 5 years | $48,408 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Florida Atlantic University report median earnings of $43,321, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Florida Atlantic University is $17,912.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Florida Atlantic University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying 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
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