English Language & Literature at Loyola University Chicago
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Loyola University Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Loyola University Chicago is in Chicago, IL.
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Studying Online at Loyola University Chicago
Online coursework is an option at Loyola University Chicago. Of 17,384 students, 1,393 (8%) studied exclusively online and 3,165 (18%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Loyola University Chicago
Rankings can help you compare Loyola University Chicago’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 93 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #26 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #718 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #9 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #21 of 93 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #26 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #718 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Loyola University Chicago
Students who complete Loyola University Chicago’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,059 |
| 2 years | $32,284 |
| 3 years | $37,758 |
| 4 years | $46,679 |
| 5 years | $55,105 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Loyola University Chicago earn a median of $46,679, compared with $74,898 for all Loyola University Chicago graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Loyola University Chicago is $26,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Loyola University Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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.