English Language & Literature at Towson University
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Towson University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Towson University sits in Towson, MD.
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Studying Online at Towson University
Distance learning is available at Towson University. Of 19,401 students, 1,638 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,422 (33%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Towson University
These rankings give you a sense of how Towson University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #30 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #32 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #123 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #315 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Towson University
Students who complete Towson University’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 | $35,552 |
| 2 years | $36,040 |
| 3 years | $39,292 |
| 4 years | $49,120 |
| 5 years | $54,336 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Towson University report median earnings of $49,120, compared with $62,991 for all Towson University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Towson University stands at $21,500.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Towson University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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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