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English Language & Literature at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

English Language & Literature at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley sits in Edinburg, TX.

Studying Online at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Online coursework is an option at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Of 33,881 students, 5,219 (15%) studied exclusively online and 17,255 (51%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Southwest (Region) #4 of 64
Best Value Texas #4 of 46
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #22 of 46
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #26 of 65
Best Value Nationwide #62 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #341 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Students who complete The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’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 Texas Rio Grande Valley
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,678
2 years $39,160
3 years $38,186
4 years $48,397
5 years $52,388

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley report median earnings of $48,397, compared with $53,002 for all The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is $17,625.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley go on to a range of careers. 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

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