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English Language & Literature at University of Iowa

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at University of Iowa
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.

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

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

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