English Language & Literature at Goucher College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Goucher College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Goucher College is in Baltimore, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Goucher College
Distance learning is available at Goucher College. Among 1,459 students, 409 (28%) studied exclusively online and 14 (1%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Goucher College
These rankings give you a sense of how Goucher College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #11 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #87 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #135 of 148 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #574 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #689 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Goucher College
Graduates of Goucher College’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 | $27,912 |
| 2 years | $20,596 |
| 3 years | $22,947 |
| 4 years | $27,753 |
| 5 years | $38,049 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Goucher College report median earnings of $27,753, compared with $48,360 for all Goucher College graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Goucher College is $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Goucher College go on to a range of careers. Below are 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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