English Language & Literature at Howard University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Howard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Howard University sits in Washington, DC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Howard University
Many students take online classes at Howard University. Of 14,890 students, 1,482 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,410 (50%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Howard University
These rankings give you a sense of how Howard University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | District Of Columbia | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | District Of Columbia | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #37 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #139 of 783 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #145 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #774 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Howard University
Those who finish Howard 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 | $27,342 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $37,506 |
| 4 years | $53,815 |
| 5 years | $61,946 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Howard University report median earnings of $53,815, compared with $65,852 for all Howard University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Howard University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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