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English Language & Literature at University at Buffalo

English Language & Literature at University at Buffalo

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, take a look at what University at Buffalo. Get started with the following essential facts.

University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, NY.

Online Class Availability at University at Buffalo

Many students take online classes at University at Buffalo. Among 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at University at Buffalo

Rankings can help you compare University at Buffalo’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #31 of 66
Best Value New York #34 of 65
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #67 of 147
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #75 of 148
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #286 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #485 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #31 of 66
Best Value New York #34 of 65
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #67 of 147
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #75 of 148
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #286 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #485 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University at Buffalo

Those who finish University at Buffalo’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at University at Buffalo
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,967
2 years $36,118
3 years $32,917
4 years $35,243
5 years $44,686

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University at Buffalo take home a median $35,243, compared with $66,344 for all University at Buffalo graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University at Buffalo

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University at Buffalo is $19,583.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University at Buffalo 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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