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English Language & Literature at Simmons University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Simmons University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Simmons University is in Boston, MA.

Online Class Availability at Simmons University

Distance learning is available at Simmons University. Of 4,666 students, 1,982 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,001 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Simmons University

Those who finish Simmons University’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
2 years	$44,032
3 years	$45,028
4 years	$55,490
5 years	$59,360

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Simmons University report median earnings of $55,490, compared with $69,590 for all Simmons University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Simmons University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for English Language & Literature majors, 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.