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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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