English Language & Literature at University of Memphis
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of Memphis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN.
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Online Class Availability at University of Memphis
Distance learning is available at University of Memphis. Among 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Memphis
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Memphis’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #280 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #655 of 783 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Tennessee | #3 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #11 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #52 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #280 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #655 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Memphis
Students who complete University of Memphis’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 | $22,179 |
| 2 years | $23,571 |
| 3 years | $27,180 |
| 4 years | $35,056 |
| 5 years | $41,064 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Memphis report median earnings of $35,056, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Memphis is $23,708.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Memphis work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.