English Language & Literature at Grinnell College
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, take a look at what Grinnell College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grinnell College is located in Grinnell, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grinnell College
Grinnell College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Grinnell College
These rankings give you a sense of how Grinnell College’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 7 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 57 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #158 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #285 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Grinnell College
Those who finish Grinnell 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 | $20,499 |
| 2 years | $29,141 |
| 3 years | $41,882 |
| 4 years | $49,405 |
| 5 years | $28,164 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Grinnell College earn a median of $49,405, compared with $64,044 for all Grinnell College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Grinnell College comes in at $18,059.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Grinnell College go on to a range of careers. 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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