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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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