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English Language & Literature at Western Michigan University

English Language & Literature at Western Michigan University

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

Western Michigan University is located in Kalamazoo, MI.

Online Class Availability at Western Michigan University

Distance learning is available at Western Michigan University. Among 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Western Michigan University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #12 of 14
Best Value Michigan #12 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #58 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #86 of 93
Best Value Nationwide #480 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #726 of 783

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Michigan #12 of 14
Best Value Michigan #12 of 14
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #58 of 93
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #86 of 93
Best Value Nationwide #480 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #726 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Western Michigan University

Those who finish Western Michigan 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 Michigan University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $21,702
2 years $27,005
3 years $32,080
4 years $36,660
5 years $38,912

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Western Michigan University report median earnings of $36,660, compared with $58,084 for all Western Michigan University graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Western Michigan University comes in at $27,675.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Western Michigan 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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