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English Language & Literature at Virginia Commonwealth University

English Language & Literature at Virginia Commonwealth University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, VA.

Online Class Availability at Virginia Commonwealth University

Online coursework is an option at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) studied exclusively online and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University

Rankings can help you compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #6 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #9 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #36 of 157
Best Value Southeast (Region) #96 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #233 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #453 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University

Graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Virginia Commonwealth University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $24,182
2 years $29,545
3 years $33,679
4 years $39,808
5 years $46,439

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University take home a median $39,808, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Virginia Commonwealth University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University stands at $22,750.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Virginia Commonwealth University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

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