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English Language & Literature at Washington State University

English Language & Literature at Washington State University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Washington State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Washington State University is located in Pullman, WA.

Online & Distance Learning at Washington State University

Online coursework is an option at Washington State University. Among 25,685 students, 3,979 (15%) studied exclusively online and 3,428 (13%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Washington State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #5 of 14
Best Value Washington #5 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #36 of 158
Best Value Far Western (Region) #105 of 157
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #182 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #244 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #5 of 14
Best Value Washington #5 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #36 of 158
Best Value Far Western (Region) #105 of 157
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #182 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #244 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Washington State University

Those who finish Washington State 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 Washington State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,808
2 years $35,740
3 years $35,630
4 years $43,636
5 years $48,754

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Washington State University earn a median of $43,636, compared with $70,460 for all Washington State University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Washington State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Washington State University stands at $21,375.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Washington State University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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

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