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English Language & Literature at Grand Valley State University

English Language & Literature at Grand Valley State University

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Grand Valley State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.

Online & Distance Learning at Grand Valley State University

Many students take online classes at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Grand Valley State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Grand Valley State University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #5 of 14
Best Value Michigan #8 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #41 of 93
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #48 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #368 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #372 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Grand Valley State University

Graduates of Grand Valley 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 Grand Valley State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $33,257
2 years $32,278
3 years $35,679
4 years $39,536
5 years $42,868

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Grand Valley State University take home a median $39,536, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Grand Valley State University stands at $26,785.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Grand Valley State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying 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

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