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English Language & Literature at University of Houston

English Language & Literature at University of Houston

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Houston is located in Houston, TX.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston

Distance learning is available at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Houston

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #14 of 46
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #15 of 65
Best Value Texas #22 of 46
Best Value Southwest (Region) #32 of 64
Best Value Nationwide #243 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #264 of 783

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Texas #14 of 46
Best Schools (Quality) Southwest (Region) #15 of 65
Best Value Texas #22 of 46
Best Value Southwest (Region) #32 of 64
Best Value Nationwide #243 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #264 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Houston

Students who complete University of Houston’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at University of Houston
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $35,320
2 years $35,834
3 years $38,078
4 years $45,951
5 years $49,431

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Houston earn a median of $45,951, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Houston comes in at $20,375.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. Below 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

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