English Language & Literature at Washburn University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what Washburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washburn University is in Topeka, KS.
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Studying Online at Washburn University
Many students take online classes at Washburn University. Among 6,033 students, 783 (13%) studied exclusively online and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Washburn University
Graduates of Washburn University’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $32,569 |
| 3 years | $30,226 |
| 4 years | $38,670 |
| 5 years | $38,832 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Washburn University take home a median $38,670, compared with $60,805 for all Washburn University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Washburn University stands at $23,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Washburn University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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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