English Language & Literature at Mount St. Mary’s University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what Mount St. Mary’s University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mount St. Mary’s University is located in Emmitsburg, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Mount St. Mary’s University
Online coursework is an option at Mount St. Mary’s University. Among 2,408 students, 352 (15%) studied exclusively online and 965 (40%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Mount St. Mary’s University
Use these rankings to compare Mount St. Mary’s University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #13 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #90 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #133 of 148 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #594 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #675 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Mount St. Mary’s University
Those who finish Mount St. Mary’s University’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 | $33,912 |
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 4 years | $49,733 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Mount St. Mary’s University earn a median of $49,733, compared with $62,238 for all Mount St. Mary’s University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Mount St. Mary’s University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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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