English Language & Literature at Gettysburg College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Gettysburg College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gettysburg College is in Gettysburg, PA.
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Studying Online at Gettysburg College
Many students take online classes at Gettysburg College. Among 2,812 students, 708 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Gettysburg College
Rankings can help you compare Gettysburg College’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #13 of 42 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #27 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #39 of 148 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #107 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #150 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #664 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Gettysburg College
Graduates of Gettysburg 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 | $36,525 |
| 2 years | $34,348 |
| 3 years | $46,072 |
| 4 years | $54,100 |
| 5 years | $58,130 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Gettysburg College take home a median $54,100, compared with $59,239 for all Gettysburg College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Gettysburg College stands at $26,724.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Gettysburg College go on to a range of careers. 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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