English Language & Literature at Muhlenberg College
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at Muhlenberg College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Muhlenberg College sits in Allentown, PA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Muhlenberg College
Many students take online classes at Muhlenberg College. Among 1,788 students, 52 (3%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Muhlenberg College
Rankings can help you compare Muhlenberg College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Muhlenberg College
Students who complete Muhlenberg 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 | $28,225 |
| 2 years | $36,848 |
| 3 years | $44,789 |
| 4 years | $49,364 |
| 5 years | $61,699 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Muhlenberg College take home a median $49,364, compared with $58,485 for all Muhlenberg College graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Muhlenberg College is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Muhlenberg College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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