English Language & Literature at Pacific Lutheran University
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Pacific Lutheran University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pacific Lutheran University is located in Tacoma, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Pacific Lutheran University
Distance learning is available at Pacific Lutheran University. Among 2,797 students, 11 (0%) studied exclusively online and 254 (9%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Pacific Lutheran University
Rankings can help you compare Pacific Lutheran University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #8 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #9 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #77 of 158 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #122 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #420 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #519 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University
Those who finish Pacific Lutheran 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 | $37,078 |
| 2 years | $35,524 |
| 4 years | $37,881 |
| 5 years | $45,374 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn a median of $37,881, compared with $64,629 for all Pacific Lutheran University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Pacific Lutheran University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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