English Language & Literature at University of Pennsylvania
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Pennsylvania is in Philadelphia, PA.
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Studying Online at University of Pennsylvania
Many students take online classes at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
Use these rankings to compare University of Pennsylvania’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 783 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #29 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #110 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #670 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #4 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 783 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #29 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #110 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #670 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Pennsylvania
Those who finish University of Pennsylvania’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,404 |
| 2 years | $32,563 |
| 3 years | $41,035 |
| 4 years | $42,449 |
| 5 years | $59,903 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $42,449, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 72% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Pennsylvania comes in at $19,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.