English Language & Literature at Union University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Union University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Union University is in Jackson, TN.
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Online Class Availability at Union University
Online coursework is an option at Union University. Of 2,713 students, 607 (22%) studied exclusively online and 593 (22%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Union University
Rankings can help you compare Union University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Union University
Students who complete Union 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 | $28,217 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 4 years | $33,586 |
| 5 years | $34,256 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Union University take home a median $33,586, compared with $65,440 for all Union University graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Union University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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