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English Language & Literature at Pacific Lutheran University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Pacific Lutheran University
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Pacific Lutheran University

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

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