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English Language & Literature at Iowa State University

English Language & Literature at Iowa State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Iowa State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Iowa State University is in Ames, IA.

Online & Distance Learning at Iowa State University

Online coursework is an option at Iowa State University. Of 30,380 students, 972 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 17,472 (58%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Iowa State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa State University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 7
Best Value Iowa #4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #19 of 57
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #26 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #257 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #402 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Iowa #2 of 7
Best Value Iowa #4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #19 of 57
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #26 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #257 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #402 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Iowa State University

Those who finish Iowa State University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Iowa State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $41,940
2 years $34,257
3 years $36,120
4 years $42,986
5 years $44,673

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Iowa State University take home a median $42,986, compared with $64,577 for all Iowa State University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Iowa State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Iowa State University stands at $24,000.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Iowa State University pursue many career paths. 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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