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English Language & Literature at Stanford University

English Language & Literature at Stanford University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Stanford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Stanford University is in Stanford, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at Stanford University

Many students take online classes at Stanford University. Of 18,625 students, 350 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 854 (5%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Stanford University

Use these rankings to compare Stanford University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #24 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #30 of 158
Best Value California #76 of 121
Best Value Far Western (Region) #81 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #149 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #161 of 783

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #24 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #30 of 158
Best Value California #76 of 121
Best Value Far Western (Region) #81 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #149 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #161 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Stanford University

Those who finish Stanford 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 Stanford University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,251
2 years $23,649
5 years $56,399

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Stanford University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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