English Language & Literature at Indiana University-Bloomington
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what Indiana University-Bloomington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Indiana University-Bloomington sits in Bloomington, IN.
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Online Class Availability at Indiana University-Bloomington
Online coursework is an option at Indiana University-Bloomington. Of 48,424 students, 3,249 (7%) studied exclusively online and 17,945 (37%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Indiana University-Bloomington
Use these rankings to compare Indiana University-Bloomington’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 12 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 93 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #102 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #266 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #4 of 12 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 93 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #102 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #266 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington
Those who finish Indiana University-Bloomington’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 | $35,133 |
| 2 years | $39,748 |
| 3 years | $41,060 |
| 4 years | $48,584 |
| 5 years | $51,533 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington earn a median of $48,584, compared with $74,553 for all Indiana University-Bloomington graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at $18,948.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Indiana University-Bloomington pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.