English Language & Literature at Yale University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Yale University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Yale University sits in New Haven, CT.
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Online Class Availability at Yale University
Many students take online classes at Yale University. Among 15,564 students, 38 (0%) studied exclusively online and 387 (2%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Yale University
Rankings can help you compare Yale University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 71 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #39 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #616 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 71 |
| Best Value | Connecticut | #7 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #39 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #616 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Yale University
Those who finish Yale University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,264 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $40,429 |
| 4 years | $60,462 |
| 5 years | $62,925 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Yale University report median earnings of $60,462, compared with $119,690 for all Yale University graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Yale University go on to a range of careers. 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 |
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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