English Language & Literature at Murray State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Murray State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Murray State University is in Murray, KY.
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Studying Online at Murray State University
Distance learning is available at Murray State University. Among 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Murray State University
Rankings can help you compare Murray State University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #95 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #580 of 783 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #95 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #141 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #580 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Murray State University
Students who complete Murray 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 | $24,308 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $30,973 |
| 4 years | $39,328 |
| 5 years | $42,652 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Murray State University earn a median of $39,328, compared with $53,312 for all Murray State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Murray State University comes in at $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Murray State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.