English Language & Literature at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith sits in Fort Smith, AR.
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Studying Online at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Online coursework is an option at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Among 5,496 students, 1,012 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,464 (45%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Use these rankings to compare University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Students who complete University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’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 | $22,782 |
| 2 years | $20,824 |
| 4 years | $30,257 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith report median earnings of $30,257, compared with $36,503 for all University of Arkansas-Fort Smith graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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