English Language & Literature at University of Akron Main Campus
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of Akron Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Akron Main Campus sits in Akron, OH.
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Studying Online at University of Akron Main Campus
Distance learning is available at University of Akron Main Campus. Among 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Akron Main Campus’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #8 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #26 of 26 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #45 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #88 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #378 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #745 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus
Those who finish University of Akron Main Campus’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 | $29,325 |
| 2 years | $28,030 |
| 4 years | $40,388 |
| 5 years | $44,077 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Akron Main Campus report median earnings of $40,388, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $28,250.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at University of Akron Main Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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