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English Language & Literature at University of Delaware

English Language & Literature at University of Delaware

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Delaware. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Delaware is in Newark, DE.

Online Class Availability at University of Delaware

Many students take online classes at University of Delaware. Among 24,412 students, 1,739 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,180 (38%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Delaware

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Delaware’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Delaware #1 of 1
Best Value Delaware #1 of 1
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #31 of 147
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #40 of 148
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #154 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #331 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Delaware

Those who finish University of Delaware’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at University of Delaware
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,844
2 years $23,340
3 years $38,760
4 years $45,708
5 years $60,118

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Delaware take home a median $45,708, compared with $69,282 for all University of Delaware graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Delaware is $26,000.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Delaware 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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