English Language & Literature at Luther College
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Luther College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Luther College is in Decorah, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Luther College
Online coursework is an option at Luther College. Of 1,384 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 15 (1%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Luther College
Use these rankings to compare Luther College’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #6 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #46 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #48 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #537 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #600 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Luther College
Those who finish Luther 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 | $27,564 |
| 2 years | $21,850 |
| 3 years | $28,554 |
| 4 years | $38,975 |
| 5 years | $43,688 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Luther College report median earnings of $38,975, compared with $52,815 for all Luther College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Luther College comes in at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Luther College pursue many career paths. 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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