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English Language & Literature at Fordham University

English Language & Literature at Fordham University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Fordham University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Fordham University is located in Bronx, NY.

Online & Distance Learning at Fordham University

Many students take online classes at Fordham University. Of 16,150 students, 1,147 (7%) studied exclusively online and 1,403 (9%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Fordham University

Rankings can help you compare Fordham University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #26 of 66
Best Value New York #63 of 65
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #65 of 148
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #143 of 147
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #251 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #763 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #26 of 66
Best Value New York #63 of 65
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #65 of 148
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #143 of 147
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #251 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #763 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Fordham University

Those who finish Fordham 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 Fordham University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $42,273
2 years $44,400
3 years $44,132
4 years $51,721
5 years $62,603

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Fordham University take home a median $51,721, compared with $83,253 for all Fordham University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Fordham University comes in at $27,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Fordham University go on to a range of careers. 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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