English Language & Literature at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Online coursework is an option at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Of 15,665 students, 2,016 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,675 (30%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Use these rankings to compare University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #81 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #483 of 783 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #6 of 12 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #81 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #483 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Graduates of University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,858 |
| 2 years | $23,745 |
| 3 years | $31,554 |
| 4 years | $37,808 |
| 5 years | $47,658 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn a median of $37,808, compared with $53,432 for all University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $25,340.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.