English Language & Literature at Susquehanna University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Susquehanna University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Susquehanna University is in Selinsgrove, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Susquehanna University
Susquehanna University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Susquehanna University
These rankings give you a sense of how Susquehanna University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #22 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #36 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #94 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #125 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #600 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #614 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Susquehanna University
Graduates of Susquehanna 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 | $18,654 |
| 2 years | $23,538 |
| 3 years | $28,559 |
| 4 years | $32,492 |
| 5 years | $43,685 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Susquehanna University take home a median $32,492, compared with $58,305 for all Susquehanna University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Susquehanna University stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Susquehanna University work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.