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English Language & Literature at University of California-Irvine

English Language & Literature at University of California-Irvine

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of California-Irvine. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of California-Irvine sits in Irvine, CA.

Studying Online at University of California-Irvine

Online coursework is an option at University of California-Irvine. Among 37,297 students, 614 (2%) studied exclusively online and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at University of California-Irvine

These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Irvine’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #11 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #14 of 158
Best Value California #79 of 121
Best Value Far Western (Region) #82 of 157
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #96 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #150 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #11 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #14 of 158
Best Value California #79 of 121
Best Value Far Western (Region) #82 of 157
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #96 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #150 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of California-Irvine

Those who finish University of California-Irvine’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-Irvine
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,520
2 years $23,456
3 years $32,181
4 years $45,524
5 years $52,508

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of California-Irvine take home a median $45,524, compared with $71,034 for all University of California-Irvine graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University of California-Irvine stands at $18,176.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of California-Irvine go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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

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