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English Language & Literature at Seattle University

English Language & Literature at Seattle University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, take a look at what Seattle University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Seattle University is located in Seattle, WA.

Studying Online at Seattle University

Distance learning is available at Seattle University. Of 7,189 students, 564 (8%) studied exclusively online and 915 (13%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Seattle University

These rankings give you a sense of how Seattle University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Washington #10 of 14
Best Value Washington #11 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #79 of 158
Best Value Far Western (Region) #141 of 157
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #424 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #717 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Seattle University

Those who finish Seattle University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Seattle University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,270
2 years $28,284
3 years $37,294
4 years $45,774
5 years $45,777

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Seattle University report median earnings of $45,774, compared with $82,033 for all Seattle University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Seattle University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Seattle University comes in at $22,125.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Seattle University go on to a range of careers. 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

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