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English Language & Literature at Hofstra University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Hofstra University
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.

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

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

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