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English Language & Literature at Northeastern University

English Language & Literature at Northeastern University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Northeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northeastern University sits in Boston, MA.

Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern University

Distance learning is available at Northeastern University. Of 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) studied exclusively online and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Northeastern University

Rankings can help you compare Northeastern University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #11 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #22 of 71
Best Value Massachusetts #30 of 36
Best Value New England (Region) #56 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #155 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #695 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #11 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #22 of 71
Best Value Massachusetts #30 of 36
Best Value New England (Region) #56 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #155 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #695 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Northeastern University

Those who finish Northeastern 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 Northeastern University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,443
2 years $34,704
3 years $44,234
4 years $48,771
5 years $53,709

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Northeastern University take home a median $48,771, compared with $102,524 for all Northeastern University graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Northeastern University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Northeastern University is $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Northeastern University work across a variety of fields. Below 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

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