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English Language & Literature at University of Mary Washington

English Language & Literature at University of Mary Washington

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of Mary Washington. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Mary Washington is located in Fredericksburg, VA.

Online Class Availability at University of Mary Washington

Distance learning is available at University of Mary Washington. Of 3,826 students, 255 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 978 (26%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Mary Washington

Rankings can help you compare University of Mary Washington’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #6 of 19
Best Value Virginia #9 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #19 of 157
Best Value Southeast (Region) #105 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #120 of 783
Best Value Nationwide #489 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Mary Washington

Students who complete University of Mary Washington’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at University of Mary Washington
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,775
2 years $25,856
3 years $39,326
4 years $48,368
5 years $53,242

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Mary Washington take home a median $48,368, compared with $59,429 for all University of Mary Washington graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of Mary Washington

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Mary Washington comes in at $23,990.

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Mary Washington pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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

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