English Language & Literature at Gordon College
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Gordon College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Gordon College sits in Wenham, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Gordon College
Online coursework is an option at Gordon College. Of 1,595 students, 162 (10%) studied exclusively online and 294 (18%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Gordon College
These rankings give you a sense of how Gordon College’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #17 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #22 of 36 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #34 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #42 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #357 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #577 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Gordon College
Graduates of Gordon College’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,123 |
| 2 years | $35,954 |
| 3 years | $41,684 |
| 4 years | $41,458 |
| 5 years | $47,430 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Gordon College earn a median of $41,458, compared with $48,271 for all Gordon College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Gordon College is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Gordon College work across a variety of fields. Below are 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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