English Language & Literature at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Studying Online at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Online coursework is an option at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Of 11,354 students, 1,739 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,888 (43%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Rankings can help you compare University of Colorado Colorado Springs’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Colorado | #3 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Colorado | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #20 of 30 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #525 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Those who finish University of Colorado Colorado Springs’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,352 |
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 3 years | $30,372 |
| 4 years | $35,715 |
| 5 years | $43,163 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs report median earnings of $35,715, compared with $58,851 for all University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs stands at $22,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs 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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