English Language & Literature at DePauw University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at DePauw University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
DePauw University sits in Greencastle, IN.
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Online Class Availability at DePauw University
Online coursework is an option at DePauw University. Among 1,917 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 108 (6%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at DePauw University
Rankings can help you compare DePauw University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #5 of 12 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #10 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #26 of 93 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #68 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #214 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #566 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from DePauw University
Students who complete DePauw University’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 | $26,533 |
| 2 years | $37,186 |
| 3 years | $45,730 |
| 4 years | $52,656 |
| 5 years | $58,961 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from DePauw University take home a median $52,656, compared with $66,650 for all DePauw University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from DePauw University is $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at DePauw University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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