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English Language & Literature at Montclair State University

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.

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):

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

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

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

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