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English Language & Literature at Syracuse University

English Language & Literature at Syracuse University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Syracuse University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Syracuse University sits in Syracuse, NY.

Studying Online at Syracuse University

Many students take online classes at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #38 of 66
Best Value New York #62 of 65
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #90 of 148
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #141 of 147
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #344 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #759 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Syracuse University

Students who complete Syracuse University’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Syracuse University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,924
2 years $30,771
3 years $49,664
4 years $55,862
5 years $64,086

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Syracuse University earn a median of $55,862, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Syracuse University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Syracuse University is $26,875.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Syracuse University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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

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