English Language & Literature at University of Iowa
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Iowa
Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Among 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Iowa
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Iowa’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #30 of 57 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #352 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #517 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #30 of 57 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #36 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #352 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #517 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Iowa
Graduates of University of Iowa’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 | $30,765 |
| 2 years | $24,434 |
| 3 years | $38,202 |
| 4 years | $42,282 |
| 5 years | $47,233 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Iowa take home a median $42,282, compared with $69,768 for all University of Iowa graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Iowa stands at $23,749.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at University of Iowa pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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