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English Language & Literature at Washington University in St Louis

English Language & Literature at Washington University in St Louis

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Washington University in St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washington University in St Louis sits in St. Louis, MO.

Studying Online at Washington University in St Louis

Online coursework is an option at Washington University in St Louis. Among 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Washington University in St Louis

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 57
Best Value Missouri #11 of 16
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #37 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #57 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #514 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Missouri #2 of 16
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #5 of 57
Best Value Missouri #11 of 16
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #37 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #57 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #514 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Washington University in St Louis

Students who complete Washington University in St Louis’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 $26,196

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Washington University in St Louis go on to a range of careers. Below 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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