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English Language & Literature at Oakland University

English Language & Literature at Oakland University

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

Oakland University is in Rochester Hills, MI.

Online Class Availability at Oakland University

Many students take online classes at Oakland University. Among 15,768 students, 1,399 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,791 (43%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Oakland University

Use these rankings to compare Oakland University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #4 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #7 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #29 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #53 of 93
Best Value Nationwide #263 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #473 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Oakland University

Graduates of Oakland 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 Oakland University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $27,910
2 years $25,800
3 years $28,646
4 years $38,770
5 years $47,409

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Oakland University report median earnings of $38,770, compared with $67,748 for all Oakland University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Oakland University stands at $25,745.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Oakland 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

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