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English Language & Literature at American Public University System

English Language & Literature at American Public University System

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at American Public University System. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American Public University System is in Charles Town, WV.

Online & Distance Learning at American Public University System

American Public University System delivers its programs entirely online, so English Language & Literature coursework can be completed remotely.

English Language & Literature Rankings at American Public University System

Use these rankings to compare American Public University System’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value West Virginia #3 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) West Virginia #5 of 5
Best Value Southeast (Region) #45 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #150 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #241 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #771 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from American Public University System

Students who complete American Public University System’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at American Public University System
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,898
2 years $30,771
3 years $28,288
4 years $34,466
5 years $40,154

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from American Public University System report median earnings of $34,466, compared with $59,701 for all American Public University System graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at American Public University System

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from American Public University System comes in at $35,094.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at American Public University System work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
Proofreaders and Copy Markers $30,503

References

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