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English Language & Literature at Howard University

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.

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):

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

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

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

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