English Language & Literature at Vanderbilt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Vanderbilt University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Vanderbilt University sits in Nashville, TN.
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Studying Online at Vanderbilt University
Many students take online classes at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Vanderbilt University
These rankings give you a sense of how Vanderbilt University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 157 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #8 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 783 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 156 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #383 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 157 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #8 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 783 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 156 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #383 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Vanderbilt University
Graduates of Vanderbilt University’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,190 |
| 2 years | $30,891 |
| 3 years | $39,265 |
| 4 years | $53,767 |
| 5 years | $65,369 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Vanderbilt University earn a median of $53,767, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Vanderbilt University comes in at $13,420.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Vanderbilt University work across a variety of fields. Here 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
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