English Language & Literature at Rowan University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Rowan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rowan University is in Glassboro, NJ.
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Studying Online at Rowan University
Many students take online classes at Rowan University. Of 21,026 students, 2,733 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,490 (40%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Rowan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Rowan University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #13 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 783 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #71 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #513 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Rowan University
Those who finish Rowan 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 | $31,096 |
| 2 years | $30,794 |
| 3 years | $39,773 |
| 4 years | $47,250 |
| 5 years | $51,669 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Rowan University take home a median $47,250, compared with $62,774 for all Rowan University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Rowan University is $25,752.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Rowan University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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