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English Language & Literature at Harvard University

English Language & Literature at Harvard University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Harvard University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Harvard University sits in Cambridge, MA.

Studying Online at Harvard University

Many students take online classes at Harvard University. Among 30,259 students, 7,584 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,603 (5%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Harvard University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #2 of 36
Best Value New England (Region) #3 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #8 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #13 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #86 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #308 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #2 of 36
Best Value New England (Region) #3 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #8 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #13 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #86 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #308 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Harvard University

Those who finish Harvard 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 Harvard University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,485
2 years $37,928
3 years $43,842
4 years $49,675
5 years $64,155

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Harvard University take home a median $49,675, compared with $136,975 for all Harvard University graduates — about 64% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Harvard University

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Harvard University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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