English Language & Literature at Temple University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Temple University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Temple University sits in Philadelphia, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Temple University
Many students take online classes at Temple University. Of 29,640 students, 2,344 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,742 (43%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Temple University
These rankings give you a sense of how Temple University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #25 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #30 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #105 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #110 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #482 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #656 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #25 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #30 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #105 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #110 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #482 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #656 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Temple University
Those who finish Temple 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 | $31,644 |
| 2 years | $29,081 |
| 3 years | $34,280 |
| 4 years | $39,285 |
| 5 years | $46,229 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Temple University earn a median of $39,285, compared with $68,379 for all Temple University graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Temple University is $25,949.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Temple University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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 |
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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