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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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