English Language & Literature at Carleton College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Carleton College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Carleton College is in Northfield, MN.
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Studying Online at Carleton College
Carleton College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Carleton College
These rankings give you a sense of how Carleton College’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #14 of 19 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #16 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #37 of 57 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #51 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #397 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #619 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Carleton College
Students who complete Carleton College’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,425 |
| 2 years | $22,329 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Carleton College comes in at $21,167.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Carleton College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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