English Language & Literature at Athens State University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Athens State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Athens State University is located in Athens, AL.
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Studying Online at Athens State University
Online coursework is an option at Athens State University. Of 2,986 students, 2,141 (72%) studied exclusively online and 650 (22%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Athens State University
Use these rankings to compare Athens State University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #122 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #685 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Athens State University
Students who complete Athens State 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 | $31,785 |
| 2 years | $34,259 |
| 3 years | $33,290 |
| 4 years | $39,139 |
| 5 years | $43,504 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Athens State University earn a median of $39,139, compared with $47,160 for all Athens State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Athens State University stands at $26,833.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Athens State University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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 |
| 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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