English Language & Literature at Hofstra University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Hofstra University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Hofstra University sits in Hempstead, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hofstra University
Online coursework is an option at Hofstra University. Among 10,685 students, 396 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,564 (15%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Hofstra University
Use these rankings to compare Hofstra University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #13 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #38 of 148 |
| Best Value | New York | #57 of 65 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #129 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #716 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Hofstra University
Those who finish Hofstra University’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,921 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $41,288 |
| 4 years | $44,369 |
| 5 years | $52,201 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Hofstra University report median earnings of $44,369, compared with $71,381 for all Hofstra University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Hofstra University comes in at $24,485.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Hofstra University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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 |
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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