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English Language & Literature at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus sits in Seattle, WA.

Studying Online at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Online coursework is an option at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Among 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#2 of 14
Best Value	Washington	#3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#16 of 158
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#88 of 157
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 783
Best Value	Nationwide	#180 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Washington	#2 of 14
Best Value	Washington	#3 of 14
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#16 of 158
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#88 of 157
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#101 of 783
Best Value	Nationwide	#180 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Those who finish University of Washington-Seattle 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	$46,652
2 years	$42,658
3 years	$43,705
4 years	$57,440
5 years	$66,919

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus report median earnings of $57,440, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus stands at $17,944.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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

More about our data sources and methodologies.