English Language & Literature at University of New Orleans
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of New Orleans. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of New Orleans sits in New Orleans, LA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of New Orleans
Many students take online classes at University of New Orleans. Among 6,501 students, 698 (11%) studied exclusively online and 3,471 (53%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of New Orleans
These rankings give you a sense of how University of New Orleans’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #9 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #47 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #140 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #256 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #734 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of New Orleans
Those who finish University of New Orleans’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 | $26,915 |
| 2 years | $28,059 |
| 3 years | $32,173 |
| 4 years | $33,917 |
| 5 years | $36,118 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from University of New Orleans take home a median $33,917, compared with $50,941 for all University of New Orleans graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of New Orleans is $23,125.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of New Orleans work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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
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