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English Language & Literature in Pennsylvania

English Language & Literature Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 66,960 people in the state and 1,487,630 people in the nation working in English Language & Literature jobs.

English Language & Literature Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, English Language & Literature grads earn an average of $76,543. Nationwide, they make an average of $78,266.

English Language & Literature Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer English Language & Literature degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,561 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

#5

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,604 a year. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,364 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

English Language & Literature Careers in PA

Some of the careers English Language & Literature majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $88,437
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers 9% $70,619
Technical Writers 7% $52,099
Editors 3% $100,346
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2% $77,927
Proofreaders and Copy Markers 1% $30,503
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 0% $68,967
Writers and Authors -4% $63,195

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