English Language & Literature at University of Virginia-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of Virginia-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, VA.
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Studying Online at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Of 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) studied exclusively online and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of Virginia-Main Campus’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 783 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #14 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 156 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #520 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #2 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #6 of 783 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #14 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #115 of 156 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #520 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus
Graduates of University of Virginia-Main Campus’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,559 |
| 2 years | $32,092 |
| 3 years | $45,105 |
| 4 years | $54,107 |
| 5 years | $65,660 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $54,107, compared with $96,792 for all University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at $15,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at University of Virginia-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.