English Language & Literature at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Purdue University-Main Campus sits in West Lafayette, IN.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #84 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #192 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #9 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #84 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #192 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Graduates of Purdue University-Main Campus’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 | $37,704 |
| 2 years | $22,579 |
| 3 years | $31,175 |
| 4 years | $35,322 |
| 5 years | $43,184 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus take home a median $35,322, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $19,769.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Purdue University-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.