English Language & Literature at Dartmouth College
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Dartmouth College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Dartmouth College is located in Hanover, NH.
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Online & Distance Learning at Dartmouth College
Distance learning is available at Dartmouth College. Among 6,938 students, 40 (1%) studied exclusively online and 137 (2%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Dartmouth College
Rankings can help you compare Dartmouth College’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Hampshire | #1 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 71 |
| Best Value | New Hampshire | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 783 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #40 of 71 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #630 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Dartmouth College
Students who complete Dartmouth College’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 | $39,770 |
| 2 years | $39,729 |
| 3 years | $47,452 |
| 4 years | $55,730 |
| 5 years | $90,619 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Dartmouth College take home a median $55,730, compared with $117,507 for all Dartmouth College graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Dartmouth College is $20,407.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Dartmouth College work across a variety of fields. Here 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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