English Language & Literature at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga sits in Chattanooga, TN.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Many students take online classes at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. Among 11,775 students, 1,264 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,877 (58%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Rankings can help you compare The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #2 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #240 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #490 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Graduates of The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga’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 | $24,300 |
| 2 years | $31,307 |
| 3 years | $31,847 |
| 4 years | $39,145 |
| 5 years | $44,017 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga earn a median of $39,145, compared with $57,921 for all The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga comes in at $22,796.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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