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English Language & Literature at University of Memphis

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at University of Memphis
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of Memphis

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

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