English Language & Literature at Virginia Military Institute
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Virginia Military Institute. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Military Institute is located in Lexington, VA.
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Studying Online at Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Military Institute primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Virginia Military Institute
Use these rankings to compare Virginia Military Institute’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #94 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #422 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Virginia Military Institute
Graduates of Virginia Military Institute’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 | $39,671 |
| 2 years | $46,087 |
| 4 years | $59,857 |
| 5 years | $73,619 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn a median of $59,857, compared with $66,155 for all Virginia Military Institute graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Virginia Military Institute go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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