English Language & Literature at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is in Shippensburg, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Online coursework is an option at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Among 5,161 students, 593 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 673 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,416 |
| 2 years | $32,791 |
| 3 years | $36,825 |
| 4 years | $45,863 |
| 5 years | $54,390 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania take home a median $45,863, compared with $53,952 for all Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania stands at $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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