English Language & Literature at University of Houston-Downtown
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of Houston-Downtown. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Houston-Downtown is located in Houston, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston-Downtown
Distance learning is available at University of Houston-Downtown. Of 13,730 students, 4,905 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,455 (40%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Houston-Downtown
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston-Downtown’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #30 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #42 of 46 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #43 of 64 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #57 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #339 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #673 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Houston-Downtown
Those who finish University of Houston-Downtown’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,955 |
| 2 years | $33,607 |
| 3 years | $29,001 |
| 4 years | $32,182 |
| 5 years | $43,319 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Houston-Downtown report median earnings of $32,182, compared with $59,692 for all University of Houston-Downtown graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Houston-Downtown is $28,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Houston-Downtown pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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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