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.
Featured schools near , edit
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):
| 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.
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 |
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.