English Language & Literature at Northern Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Kentucky University is located in Highland Heights, KY.
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Studying Online at Northern Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Northern Kentucky University. Of 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Kentucky University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #1 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #129 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #134 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #707 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Students who complete Northern Kentucky 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 | $31,866 |
| 2 years | $30,622 |
| 3 years | $25,719 |
| 4 years | $32,715 |
| 5 years | $35,381 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Northern Kentucky University take home a median $32,715, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Northern Kentucky University stands at $24,585.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Northern Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for English Language & Literature majors, 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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