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English Language & Literature at University of California-Berkeley

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at University of California-Berkeley
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Berkeley

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

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