English Language & Literature at Liberty University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Liberty University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Liberty University
Distance learning is available at Liberty University. Among 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Liberty University
Rankings can help you compare Liberty University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #13 of 19 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #18 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #97 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #141 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #584 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #663 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Liberty University
Graduates of Liberty 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 | $24,772 |
| 2 years | $34,034 |
| 3 years | $32,856 |
| 4 years | $37,236 |
| 5 years | $40,080 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Liberty University earn a median of $37,236, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Liberty University comes in at $24,850.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Liberty University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
- 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.