English Language & Literature at University at Buffalo
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University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, NY.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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