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English Language & Literature at Washington & Jefferson College

English Language & Literature at Washington & Jefferson College

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Washington & Jefferson College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Washington & Jefferson College sits in Washington, PA.

Studying Online at Washington & Jefferson College

Washington & Jefferson College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College

Graduates of Washington & Jefferson College’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Washington & Jefferson College
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,605
2 years $32,925
3 years $45,345
4 years $49,992
5 years $53,369

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Washington & Jefferson College report median earnings of $49,992, compared with $55,188 for all Washington & Jefferson College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Washington & Jefferson College

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Washington & Jefferson College is $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Washington & Jefferson College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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