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English Language & Literature at University of Chicago

English Language & Literature at University of Chicago

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Chicago. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

Online Class Availability at University of Chicago

Online coursework is an option at University of Chicago. Among 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Chicago

Use these rankings to compare University of Chicago’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #12 of 27
Best Value Illinois #14 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #28 of 93
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #55 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #219 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #432 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #12 of 27
Best Value Illinois #14 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #28 of 93
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #55 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #219 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #432 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Chicago

Those who finish University of Chicago’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 Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,291
2 years $30,409
3 years $36,820
4 years $39,095
5 years $54,643

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Chicago earn a median of $39,095, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 60% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of Chicago

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Chicago work across a variety of fields. 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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