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English Language & Literature at University of North Carolina Wilmington

English Language & Literature at University of North Carolina Wilmington

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of North Carolina Wilmington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in Wilmington, NC.

Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Many students take online classes at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Among 18,848 students, 4,303 (23%) studied exclusively online and 8,428 (45%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Use these rankings to compare University of North Carolina Wilmington’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #10 of 20
Best Value North Carolina #13 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #55 of 157
Best Value Southeast (Region) #99 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #349 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #463 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington

Those who finish University of North Carolina Wilmington’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 North Carolina Wilmington
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,556
2 years $28,266
3 years $36,679
4 years $42,982
5 years $49,387

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington take home a median $42,982, compared with $61,282 for all University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington stands at $25,818.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of North Carolina Wilmington pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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