English Language & Literature at Colorado College
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Colorado College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Colorado College sits in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Online & Distance Learning at Colorado College
Colorado College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Colorado College
These rankings give you a sense of how Colorado College’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #10 of 14 |
| Best Value | Colorado | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #18 of 30 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #29 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #515 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #699 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Colorado College
Students who complete Colorado 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 | $24,396 |
| 2 years | $20,482 |
| 3 years | $29,045 |
| 4 years | $33,849 |
| 5 years | $45,588 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Colorado College report median earnings of $33,849, compared with $76,070 for all Colorado College graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Colorado College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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