English Language & Literature at Santa Clara University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Santa Clara University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Santa Clara University is in Santa Clara, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Santa Clara University
Online coursework is an option at Santa Clara University. Among 9,728 students, 500 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 936 (10%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Santa Clara University
These rankings give you a sense of how Santa Clara University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #33 of 783 |
| Best Value | California | #121 of 121 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #157 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #778 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Santa Clara University
Those who finish Santa Clara 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 | $43,732 |
| 2 years | $47,260 |
| 3 years | $51,719 |
| 4 years | $64,019 |
| 5 years | $82,650 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Santa Clara University take home a median $64,019, compared with $110,779 for all Santa Clara University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Santa Clara University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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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