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English Language & Literature at Rutgers University-Newark

English Language & Literature at Rutgers University-Newark

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Rutgers University-Newark. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rutgers University-Newark sits in Newark, NJ.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-Newark

Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-Newark. Of 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

These rankings give you a sense of how Rutgers University-Newark’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #9 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #13 of 20
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #60 of 147
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #83 of 148
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #312 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #459 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

Those who finish Rutgers University-Newark’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Rutgers University-Newark
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,014
2 years $36,086
3 years $36,956
4 years $53,317
5 years $53,704

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Rutgers University-Newark take home a median $53,317, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-Newark

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Rutgers University-Newark stands at $25,125.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Rutgers University-Newark go on to a range of careers. Here are 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

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