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English Language & Literature at Wayne State University

English Language & Literature at Wayne State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Wayne State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Wayne State University is located in Detroit, MI.

Studying Online at Wayne State University

Many students take online classes at Wayne State University. Among 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) studied exclusively online and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Wayne State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Wayne State University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Michigan #5 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #8 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #38 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #65 of 93
Best Value Nationwide #326 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #578 of 783

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #38 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #65 of 93
Best Value Nationwide #326 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #578 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Wayne State University

Graduates of Wayne State University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Wayne State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,396
2 years $20,140
3 years $26,546
4 years $27,648
5 years $36,703

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Wayne State University take home a median $27,648, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 59% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Wayne State University is $27,000.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Wayne State University pursue many career paths. Here are 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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