English Language & Literature at University at Albany
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University at Albany. Get started with the following essential facts.
University at Albany is in Albany, NY.
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Online Class Availability at University at Albany
Distance learning is available at University at Albany. Among 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University at Albany
These rankings give you a sense of how University at Albany’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #21 of 66 |
| Best Value | New York | #27 of 65 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #47 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #412 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #21 of 66 |
| Best Value | New York | #27 of 65 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #47 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #412 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University at Albany
Those who finish University at Albany’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 | $27,397 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $37,116 |
| 4 years | $40,861 |
| 5 years | $56,721 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University at Albany earn a median of $40,861, compared with $64,293 for all University at Albany graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University at Albany is $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at University at Albany go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.