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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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