English Language & Literature at The University of Texas at Austin
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what The University of Texas at Austin. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The University of Texas at Austin is in Austin, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at The University of Texas at Austin
Many students take online classes at The University of Texas at Austin. Among 53,864 students, 257 (0%) studied exclusively online and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin
Use these rankings to compare The University of Texas at Austin’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 46 |
| Best Value | Texas | #32 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 783 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #47 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #424 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 46 |
| Best Value | Texas | #32 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 783 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #47 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #424 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin
Students who complete The University of Texas at Austin’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,018 |
| 2 years | $42,856 |
| 3 years | $49,349 |
| 4 years | $57,884 |
| 5 years | $59,778 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $57,884, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from The University of Texas at Austin comes in at $21,412.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at The University of Texas at Austin go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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