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English Language & Literature at Truman State University

English Language & Literature at Truman State University

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Truman State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Truman State University sits in Kirksville, MO.

Online Class Availability at Truman State University

Many students take online classes at Truman State University. Of 3,664 students, 710 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,260 (34%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Truman State University

Use these rankings to compare Truman State University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Missouri #3 of 16
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #7 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #11 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #38 of 57
Best Value Nationwide #193 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #399 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Truman State University

Students who complete Truman State University’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 Truman State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $21,335
2 years $24,730
3 years $34,299
4 years $38,232
5 years $43,125

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Truman State University take home a median $38,232, compared with $49,119 for all Truman State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Truman State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Truman State University is $24,872.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Truman State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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

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