English Language & Literature at College of the Holy Cross
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at College of the Holy Cross. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Holy Cross is in Worcester, MA.
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Studying Online at College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at College of the Holy Cross
These rankings give you a sense of how College of the Holy Cross’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #5 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #8 of 71 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #33 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #62 of 783 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #64 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #730 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from College of the Holy Cross
Graduates of College of the Holy Cross’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 | $31,588 |
| 2 years | $44,590 |
| 3 years | $59,114 |
| 4 years | $69,556 |
| 5 years | $81,948 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from College of the Holy Cross report median earnings of $69,556, compared with $69,998 for all College of the Holy Cross graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from College of the Holy Cross stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at College of the Holy Cross go on to a range of careers. 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
- 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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