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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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
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