English Language & Literature at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia
Online coursework is an option at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia. Of 7,159 students, 1,277 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,035 (14%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia
These rankings give you a sense of how Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #9 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 148 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #37 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #100 of 783 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #130 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #720 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia
Students who complete Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia’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 | $28,573 |
| 2 years | $36,848 |
| 4 years | $50,274 |
| 5 years | $67,199 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia earn a median of $50,274, compared with $81,511 for all Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia work across a variety of fields. Below 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
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