English Language & Literature at Radford University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Radford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Radford University is in Radford, VA.
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Studying Online at Radford University
Many students take online classes at Radford University. Among 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Radford University
Those who finish Radford 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $25,966 |
| 3 years | $29,347 |
| 4 years | $37,046 |
| 5 years | $43,106 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Radford University earn a median of $37,046, compared with $55,129 for all Radford University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Radford University comes in at $21,500.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Radford University pursue many career paths. 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.