English Language & Literature at William Carey University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at William Carey University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William Carey University is located in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Studying Online at William Carey University
Many students take online classes at William Carey University. Among 5,321 students, 1,850 (35%) studied exclusively online and 1,311 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from William Carey University
Graduates of William Carey University’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $18,309 |
| 4 years | $29,960 |
| 5 years | $36,187 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from William Carey University take home a median $29,960, compared with $73,067 for all William Carey University graduates — about 59% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at William Carey University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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