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.
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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):
| 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.
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
- 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.