English Language & Literature at University of California-Berkeley
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of California-Berkeley. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of California-Berkeley is in Berkeley, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Berkeley
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Berkeley. Of 45,882 students, 1,793 (4%) studied exclusively online and 7,867 (17%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of California-Berkeley
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Berkeley’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #6 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 783 |
| Best Value | California | #93 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #232 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of California-Berkeley
Graduates of University of California-Berkeley’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 | $33,251 |
| 2 years | $35,065 |
| 3 years | $42,500 |
| 4 years | $52,774 |
| 5 years | $61,336 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of California-Berkeley take home a median $52,774, compared with $106,510 for all University of California-Berkeley graduates — about 50% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University of California-Berkeley comes in at $13,768.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of California-Berkeley go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, 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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