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English Language & Literature at Western Connecticut State University

English Language & Literature at Western Connecticut State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, take a look at what Western Connecticut State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Connecticut State University is located in Danbury, CT.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Connecticut State University

Online coursework is an option at Western Connecticut State University. Among 4,169 students, 397 (10%) studied exclusively online and 1,818 (44%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Western Connecticut State University

Rankings can help you compare Western Connecticut State University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Connecticut #4 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Connecticut #14 of 14
Best Value New England (Region) #22 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #65 of 71
Best Value Nationwide #461 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #643 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Western Connecticut State University

Those who finish Western Connecticut State University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Western Connecticut State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $19,644
2 years $25,955
3 years $28,900
4 years $35,062
5 years $36,844

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn a median of $35,062, compared with $53,070 for all Western Connecticut State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Western Connecticut State University pursue many career paths. Here 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

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