English Language & Literature at Southeastern Louisiana University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Southeastern Louisiana University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southeastern Louisiana University is in Hammond, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southeastern Louisiana University
Online coursework is an option at Southeastern Louisiana University. Among 14,426 students, 1,094 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,056 (28%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Southeastern Louisiana University
Rankings can help you compare Southeastern Louisiana University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #6 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #54 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #144 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #288 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #750 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University
Students who complete Southeastern Louisiana 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 | $24,598 |
| 2 years | $29,980 |
| 3 years | $24,369 |
| 4 years | $33,478 |
| 5 years | $32,986 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University take home a median $33,478, compared with $49,697 for all Southeastern Louisiana University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Southeastern Louisiana University is $22,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Southeastern Louisiana University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.