English Language & Literature at Washington & Jefferson College
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Washington & Jefferson College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washington & Jefferson College sits in Washington, PA.
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Studying Online at Washington & Jefferson College
Washington & Jefferson College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Washington & Jefferson College
These rankings give you a sense of how Washington & Jefferson College’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #20 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #25 of 42 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #89 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #96 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #388 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #592 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College
Graduates of Washington & Jefferson College’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,605 |
| 2 years | $32,925 |
| 3 years | $45,345 |
| 4 years | $49,992 |
| 5 years | $53,369 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Washington & Jefferson College report median earnings of $49,992, compared with $55,188 for all Washington & Jefferson College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Washington & Jefferson College is $27,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Washington & Jefferson College work across a variety of fields. 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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