English Language & Literature at University of Kansas
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of Kansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, KS.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kansas
Many students take online classes at University of Kansas. Of 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) studied exclusively online and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Kansas
Use these rankings to compare University of Kansas’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #45 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #462 of 783 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #45 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #462 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Kansas
Graduates of University of Kansas’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 | $24,456 |
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $35,107 |
| 4 years | $37,147 |
| 5 years | $42,597 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Kansas report median earnings of $37,147, compared with $65,918 for all University of Kansas graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Kansas comes in at $23,500.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Kansas work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.