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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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