English Language & Literature at University of Southern Maine
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of Southern Maine. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern Maine sits in Portland, ME.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Southern Maine
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern Maine. Of 7,604 students, 1,870 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,803 (37%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Southern Maine
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Southern Maine’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maine | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #5 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #55 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #204 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #506 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Southern Maine
Students who complete University of Southern Maine’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 | $28,871 |
| 2 years | $25,774 |
| 3 years | $30,893 |
| 4 years | $41,643 |
| 5 years | $42,854 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Southern Maine take home a median $41,643, compared with $59,174 for all University of Southern Maine graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Southern Maine stands at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Southern Maine work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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
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