English Language & Literature at Drake University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what Drake University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Drake University sits in Des Moines, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Drake University
Online coursework is an option at Drake University. Of 4,345 students, 546 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 844 (19%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Drake University
Use these rankings to compare Drake University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 57 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #55 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #259 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #667 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Drake University
Those who finish Drake University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,512 |
| 2 years | $31,495 |
| 3 years | $36,861 |
| 4 years | $43,880 |
| 5 years | $57,632 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Drake University report median earnings of $43,880, compared with $72,425 for all Drake University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Drake University work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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