English Language & Literature at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth sits in North Dartmouth, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Among 7,968 students, 1,690 (21%) studied exclusively online and 751 (9%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Use these rankings to compare University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #14 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #25 of 36 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #27 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #47 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #436 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #499 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Those who finish University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth’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 | $27,089 |
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 3 years | $43,774 |
| 4 years | $47,042 |
| 5 years | $53,507 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth earn a median of $47,042, compared with $65,700 for all University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is $28,500.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth work across a variety of fields. Here 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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