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English Language & Literature at George Mason University

English Language & Literature at George Mason University

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

George Mason University sits in Fairfax, VA.

Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University

Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Among 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at George Mason University

Use these rankings to compare George Mason University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #3 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #7 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #21 of 157
Best Value Southeast (Region) #89 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #125 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #371 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #3 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #7 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #21 of 157
Best Value Southeast (Region) #89 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #125 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #371 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from George Mason University

Students who complete George Mason University’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at George Mason University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,219
2 years $47,201
3 years $48,174
4 years $59,516
5 years $62,586

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $59,516, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at George Mason University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from George Mason University comes in at $22,876.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at George Mason University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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

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