English Language & Literature at University of Dallas
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of Dallas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Dallas sits in Irving, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Dallas
Distance learning is available at University of Dallas. Of 2,078 students, 309 (15%) studied exclusively online and 201 (10%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Dallas
Use these rankings to compare University of Dallas’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 65 |
| Best Value | Texas | #42 of 46 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #60 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #254 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #587 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #14 of 65 |
| Best Value | Texas | #42 of 46 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #60 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #254 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #587 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Dallas
Graduates of University of Dallas’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,910 |
| 3 years | $21,702 |
| 4 years | $37,754 |
| 5 years | $39,972 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Dallas earn a median of $37,754, compared with $78,373 for all University of Dallas graduates — about 52% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Dallas is $20,247.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at University of Dallas go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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