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English Language & Literature at Governors State University

English Language & Literature at Governors State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, take a look at what Governors State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Governors State University is in University Park, IL.

Online Class Availability at Governors State University

Distance learning is available at Governors State University. Of 4,397 students, 1,705 (39%) studied exclusively online and 1,813 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Governors State University

Graduates of Governors State University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Governors State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $36,848
3 years $39,828
4 years $44,717
5 years $47,928

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Governors State University take home a median $44,717, compared with $56,614 for all Governors State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Governors State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Governors State University comes in at $22,520.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Governors State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

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