English Language & Literature at Michigan State University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Michigan State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Michigan State University is in East Lansing, MI.
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Studying Online at Michigan State University
Online coursework is an option at Michigan State University. Among 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Michigan State University
Use these rankings to compare Michigan State University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 93 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #59 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #221 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #486 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 93 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #59 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #221 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #486 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Michigan State University
Those who finish Michigan State University’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,179 |
| 2 years | $34,550 |
| 3 years | $41,790 |
| 4 years | $47,181 |
| 5 years | $55,381 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Michigan State University report median earnings of $47,181, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Michigan State University stands at $25,596.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Michigan State University pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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