English Language & Literature at University of Wisconsin-Madison
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI.
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Online Class Availability at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Distance learning is available at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Among 51,044 students, 1,454 (3%) studied exclusively online and 10,996 (22%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rankings can help you compare University of Wisconsin-Madison’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 93 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #37 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #294 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Wisconsin | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 93 |
| Best Value | Wisconsin | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #37 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #294 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Students who complete University of Wisconsin-Madison’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 | $41,108 |
| 2 years | $40,388 |
| 3 years | $39,050 |
| 4 years | $47,090 |
| 5 years | $53,044 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison take home a median $47,090, compared with $74,335 for all University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at $20,500.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Wisconsin-Madison go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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
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