English Language & Literature at Montclair State University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Montclair State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Montclair State University is located in Montclair, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at Montclair State University
Online coursework is an option at Montclair State University. Of 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) studied exclusively online and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Montclair State University
Use these rankings to compare Montclair State University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #9 of 20 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #23 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #62 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #244 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #249 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Montclair State University
Students who complete Montclair State 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 | $29,599 |
| 2 years | $26,669 |
| 3 years | $38,834 |
| 4 years | $42,783 |
| 5 years | $49,803 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Montclair State University take home a median $42,783, compared with $59,350 for all Montclair State University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Montclair State University comes in at $25,092.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Montclair State University go on to a range of careers. 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 |
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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