English Language & Literature at Binghamton University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what Binghamton University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Binghamton University is in Vestal, NY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Binghamton University
Online coursework is an option at Binghamton University. Among 18,816 students, 581 (3%) studied exclusively online and 938 (5%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Binghamton University
Use these rankings to compare Binghamton University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 148 |
| Best Value | New York | #35 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 783 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #68 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #492 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 66 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #21 of 148 |
| Best Value | New York | #35 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 783 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #68 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #492 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Binghamton University
Those who finish Binghamton 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 | $30,382 |
| 2 years | $36,314 |
| 3 years | $43,108 |
| 4 years | $52,054 |
| 5 years | $60,157 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Binghamton University earn a median of $52,054, compared with $71,929 for all Binghamton University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Binghamton University comes in at $21,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Binghamton University pursue many career paths. 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
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