English Language & Literature at Wright State University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what Wright State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wright State University-Main Campus sits in Dayton, OH.
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Online Class Availability at Wright State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Wright State University-Main Campus. Of 10,603 students, 1,031 (10%) studied exclusively online and 5,174 (49%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Wright State University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Wright State University-Main Campus’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #5 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #17 of 26 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #63 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #341 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #570 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus
Students who complete Wright State University-Main Campus’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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,359 |
| 2 years | $20,986 |
| 3 years | $30,474 |
| 4 years | $34,569 |
| 5 years | $42,480 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus take home a median $34,569, compared with $61,318 for all Wright State University-Main Campus graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus comes in at $24,140.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Wright State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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 |
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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