English Language & Literature at University of Maine
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Maine is in Orono, ME.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Maine
Distance learning is available at University of Maine. Among 12,029 students, 2,466 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,263 (35%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Maine
Use these rankings to compare University of Maine’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maine | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #51 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #425 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #481 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Maine
Students who complete University of Maine’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 | $29,240 |
| 2 years | $23,649 |
| 3 years | $31,575 |
| 4 years | $43,716 |
| 5 years | $42,127 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Maine report median earnings of $43,716, compared with $53,600 for all University of Maine graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Maine stands at $23,250.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Maine work across a variety of fields. 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 |
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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