English Language & Literature at West Virginia University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at West Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV.
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Online Class Availability at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Among 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at West Virginia University
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #228 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #360 of 783 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #228 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #360 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from West Virginia University
Those who finish West Virginia University’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 | $21,601 |
| 2 years | $24,863 |
| 3 years | $31,547 |
| 4 years | $38,250 |
| 5 years | $41,351 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from West Virginia University take home a median $38,250, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from West Virginia University is $21,250.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.