English Language & Literature at University of Northern Colorado
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Northern Colorado. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Northern Colorado sits in Greeley, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Northern Colorado
Online coursework is an option at University of Northern Colorado. Among 8,869 students, 1,553 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,279 (37%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Northern Colorado
Use these rankings to compare University of Northern Colorado’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #6 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #11 of 30 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #20 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #380 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #431 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Northern Colorado
Those who finish University of Northern Colorado’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 | $30,534 |
| 2 years | $30,554 |
| 3 years | $33,270 |
| 4 years | $37,706 |
| 5 years | $47,523 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Northern Colorado take home a median $37,706, compared with $49,952 for all University of Northern Colorado graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Northern Colorado comes in at $24,557.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Northern Colorado work across a variety of fields. 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 |
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.