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English Language & Literature at Worcester State University

English Language & Literature at Worcester State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Worcester State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Worcester State University is in Worcester, MA.

Studying Online at Worcester State University

Many students take online classes at Worcester State University. Among 5,745 students, 747 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,854 (32%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Worcester State University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #4 of 36
Best Value New England (Region) #9 of 71
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #33 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #62 of 71
Best Value Nationwide #327 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #607 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Worcester State University

Students who complete Worcester 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 Worcester State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $28,632
2 years $31,852
3 years $33,998
4 years $36,367
5 years $43,186

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Worcester State University earn a median of $36,367, compared with $56,057 for all Worcester State University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Worcester State University stands at $26,474.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Worcester State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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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