English Language & Literature at Lafayette College
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Lafayette College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lafayette College is in Easton, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Lafayette College
Lafayette College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Lafayette College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lafayette College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 783 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #33 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #119 of 147 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #691 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Lafayette College
Graduates of Lafayette 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 | $37,680 |
| 2 years | $32,391 |
| 3 years | $50,156 |
| 4 years | $57,474 |
| 5 years | $74,426 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Lafayette College take home a median $57,474, compared with $75,418 for all Lafayette College graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Lafayette College stands at $16,500.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Lafayette College go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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