English Language & Literature at William & Mary
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at William & Mary. Get started with the following essential facts.
William & Mary sits in Williamsburg, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at William & Mary
Online coursework is an option at William & Mary. Among 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at William & Mary
These rankings give you a sense of how William & Mary’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 783 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #13 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #114 of 156 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #511 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from William & Mary
Those who finish William & Mary’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 | $30,436 |
| 2 years | $36,401 |
| 3 years | $43,887 |
| 4 years | $51,194 |
| 5 years | $55,995 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from William & Mary take home a median $51,194, compared with $68,594 for all William & Mary graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from William & Mary is $19,500.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at William & Mary go on to a range of careers. Below 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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