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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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