English Language & Literature at Hood College
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Hood College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Hood College sits in Frederick, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Hood College
Many students take online classes at Hood College. Among 2,101 students, 376 (18%) studied exclusively online and 234 (11%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Hood College
Rankings can help you compare Hood College’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #86 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #139 of 148 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #576 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #719 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Hood College
Those who finish Hood College’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 | $31,701 |
| 4 years | $36,390 |
| 5 years | $44,557 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Hood College report median earnings of $36,390, compared with $60,937 for all Hood College graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Hood College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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