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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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