English Language & Literature at Augustana College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Augustana College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Augustana College is located in Rock Island, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Augustana College
Augustana College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Augustana College
These rankings give you a sense of how Augustana College’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Augustana College
Students who complete Augustana 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 | $27,932 |
| 2 years | $26,006 |
| 3 years | $29,961 |
| 4 years | $37,990 |
| 5 years | $45,611 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Augustana College earn a median of $37,990, compared with $54,037 for all Augustana College graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Augustana College is $26,759.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Augustana College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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
- 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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