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English Language & Literature at James Madison University

English Language & Literature at James Madison University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at James Madison University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

James Madison University sits in Harrisonburg, VA.

Online Class Availability at James Madison University

Many students take online classes at James Madison University. Of 22,740 students, 968 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at James Madison University

Rankings can help you compare James Madison University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #5 of 19
Best Value Virginia #10 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #15 of 157
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #90 of 783
Best Value Southeast (Region) #108 of 156
Best Value Nationwide #507 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from James Madison University

Students who complete James Madison 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 James Madison University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,386
2 years $32,183
3 years $41,383
4 years $55,142
5 years $57,810

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from James Madison University earn a median of $55,142, compared with $63,974 for all James Madison University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at James Madison University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from James Madison University comes in at $22,607.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at James Madison University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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

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