English Language & Literature at University of Puget Sound
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what University of Puget Sound. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Puget Sound sits in Tacoma, WA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Puget Sound
University of Puget Sound delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Puget Sound
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Puget Sound’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #14 of 14 |
| Best Value | Washington | #14 of 14 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #149 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #151 of 158 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #714 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #750 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Puget Sound
Students who complete University of Puget Sound’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 | $19,816 |
| 2 years | $31,848 |
| 3 years | $43,453 |
| 4 years | $48,162 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Puget Sound report median earnings of $48,162, compared with $61,512 for all University of Puget Sound graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Puget Sound is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Puget Sound pursue many career paths. Below 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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