English Language & Literature at Middle Tennessee State University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Middle Tennessee State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Middle Tennessee State University
Online coursework is an option at Middle Tennessee State University. Of 20,488 students, 3,076 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,644 (42%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Middle Tennessee State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Middle Tennessee State University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #225 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #431 of 783 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #72 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #225 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #431 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Middle Tennessee State University
Graduates of Middle Tennessee State University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,960 |
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 3 years | $35,644 |
| 4 years | $40,969 |
| 5 years | $46,371 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Middle Tennessee State University report median earnings of $40,969, compared with $51,986 for all Middle Tennessee State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Middle Tennessee State University comes in at $24,045.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Middle Tennessee State University go on to a range of careers. 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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