English Language & Literature at Amherst College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Amherst College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Amherst College is in Amherst, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Amherst College
Amherst College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Amherst College
These rankings give you a sense of how Amherst College’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #6 of 36 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #8 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #13 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #26 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #201 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #396 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Amherst College
Students who complete Amherst College’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,744 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $36,173 |
| 4 years | $49,206 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Amherst College report median earnings of $49,206, compared with $99,480 for all Amherst College graduates — about 51% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Amherst College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
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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