English Language & Literature at St Lawrence University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at St Lawrence University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
St Lawrence University sits in Canton, NY.
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Online Class Availability at St Lawrence University
St Lawrence University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at St Lawrence University
Rankings can help you compare St Lawrence University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #28 of 66 |
| Best Value | New York | #48 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #71 of 148 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #112 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #269 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #676 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from St Lawrence University
Students who complete St Lawrence 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 | $33,248 |
| 3 years | $32,943 |
| 4 years | $42,682 |
| 5 years | $46,845 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from St Lawrence University report median earnings of $42,682, compared with $57,800 for all St Lawrence University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from St Lawrence University stands at $26,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at St Lawrence University pursue many career paths. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.