English Language & Literature at Eastern Connecticut State University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Eastern Connecticut State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Connecticut State University is located in Willimantic, CT.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Connecticut State University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Connecticut State University. Among 4,355 students, 85 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 219 (5%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Eastern Connecticut State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Connecticut State University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Connecticut | #3 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Connecticut | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #23 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #36 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #314 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #487 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University
Graduates of Eastern Connecticut State 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 | $25,593 |
| 2 years | $29,443 |
| 3 years | $36,767 |
| 4 years | $42,583 |
| 5 years | $52,209 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University take home a median $42,583, compared with $48,318 for all Eastern Connecticut State University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Eastern Connecticut State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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