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English Language & Literature at Mercy University

English Language & Literature at Mercy University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what Mercy University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Mercy University is in Dobbs Ferry, NY.

Online Class Availability at Mercy University

Many students take online classes at Mercy University. Among 8,991 students, 1,965 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,149 (68%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Mercy University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #26 of 65
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #48 of 147
Best Schools (Quality) New York #61 of 66
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #134 of 148
Best Value Nationwide #376 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #676 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Mercy University

Students who complete Mercy 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 Mercy University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,564
2 years $28,898
3 years $39,450
4 years $46,314
5 years $58,951

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Mercy University report median earnings of $46,314, compared with $74,807 for all Mercy University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Mercy University is $27,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Mercy University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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