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English Language & Literature at Sam Houston State University

English Language & Literature at Sam Houston State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, take a look at what Sam Houston State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Sam Houston State University is in Huntsville, TX.

Online Class Availability at Sam Houston State University

Distance learning is available at Sam Houston State University. Among 21,039 students, 4,590 (22%) studied exclusively online and 9,191 (44%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Sam Houston State University

Rankings can help you compare Sam Houston State University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #21 of 46
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #25 of 65
Best Value Texas #29 of 46
Best Value Southwest (Region) #42 of 64
Best Value Nationwide #333 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #338 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Sam Houston State University

Those who finish Sam Houston State University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Sam Houston State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $31,978
2 years $33,281
3 years $36,192
4 years $41,260
5 years $49,173

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Sam Houston State University take home a median $41,260, compared with $55,820 for all Sam Houston State University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Sam Houston State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Sam Houston State University is $25,250.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Sam Houston State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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