English Language & Literature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Of 35,724 students, 1,465 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,044 (17%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #8 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 148 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #26 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 783 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #106 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #659 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #8 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 148 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #26 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 783 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #106 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #659 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Those who finish University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,748 |
| 2 years | $36,999 |
| 3 years | $40,935 |
| 4 years | $51,392 |
| 5 years | $55,642 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus report median earnings of $51,392, compared with $69,239 for all University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $26,674.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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