English Language & Literature at University of Georgia
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Georgia is located in Athens, GA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Georgia
Online coursework is an option at University of Georgia. Among 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Georgia
Use these rankings to compare University of Georgia’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 25 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #11 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #163 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #217 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #3 of 25 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #11 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #163 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #217 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Georgia
Students who complete University of Georgia’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 | $25,347 |
| 2 years | $25,739 |
| 3 years | $32,824 |
| 4 years | $40,821 |
| 5 years | $50,356 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Georgia take home a median $40,821, compared with $65,444 for all University of Georgia graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Georgia is $21,500.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Georgia work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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