Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

English Language & Literature at University of Richmond

English Language & Literature at University of Richmond

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of Richmond. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Richmond is in University of Richmond, VA.

Studying Online at University of Richmond

Distance learning is available at University of Richmond. Among 3,722 students, 110 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,008 (27%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Richmond

Those who finish University of Richmond’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at University of Richmond
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $31,839
4 years $34,036
5 years $55,411

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Richmond take home a median $34,036, compared with $80,851 for all University of Richmond graduates — about 58% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of Richmond

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Richmond comes in at $22,980.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Richmond go on to a range of careers. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.