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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- 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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