English Language & Literature at Northwestern University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Northwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 783 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #23 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #75 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #597 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 783 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #23 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #75 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #597 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Northwestern University
Graduates of Northwestern 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 | $29,896 |
| 2 years | $35,416 |
| 3 years | $43,563 |
| 4 years | $50,797 |
| 5 years | $61,142 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Northwestern University earn a median of $50,797, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 54% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Northwestern University stands at $15,564.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. Here 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 |
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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