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English Language & Literature at Michigan State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Michigan State University
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Michigan State University

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

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