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English Language & Literature at Western Carolina University

English Language & Literature at Western Carolina University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what Western Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, NC.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Carolina University

Many students take online classes at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Western Carolina University

Rankings can help you compare Western Carolina University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value North Carolina #7 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #19 of 20
Best Value Southeast (Region) #49 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #123 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #274 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #688 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Western Carolina University

Graduates of Western Carolina 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 Western Carolina University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,162
2 years $26,519
3 years $30,251
4 years $35,970
5 years $35,809

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Western Carolina University report median earnings of $35,970, compared with $52,554 for all Western Carolina University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Western Carolina University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Western Carolina University stands at $25,000.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Western Carolina University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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