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English Language & Literature at Marshall University

English Language & Literature at Marshall University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Marshall University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Marshall University is in Huntington, WV.

Online Class Availability at Marshall University

Distance learning is available at Marshall University. Among 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Marshall University

Rankings can help you compare Marshall University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Southeast (Region) #23 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #124 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #155 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #690 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Marshall University

Those who finish Marshall 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 Marshall University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,368
2 years $25,819
3 years $26,901
4 years $36,488
5 years $44,075

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Marshall University earn a median of $36,488, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Marshall University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Marshall University comes in at $27,000.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Marshall University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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

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