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English Language & Literature at The University of Alabama

English Language & Literature at The University of Alabama

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at The University of Alabama. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Online & Distance Learning at The University of Alabama

Distance learning is available at The University of Alabama. Of 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at The University of Alabama

These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Alabama’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #4 of 11
Best Value Alabama #8 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #42 of 157
Best Value Southeast (Region) #117 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #274 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #533 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Alabama #4 of 11
Best Value Alabama #8 of 10
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #42 of 157
Best Value Southeast (Region) #117 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #274 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #533 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from The University of Alabama

Graduates of The University of Alabama’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at The University of Alabama
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,212
2 years $25,865
3 years $27,028
4 years $36,956
5 years $44,593

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from The University of Alabama take home a median $36,956, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at The University of Alabama

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from The University of Alabama stands at $22,250.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at The University of Alabama pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

References

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