English Language & Literature at Washington College
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Washington College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washington College is located in Chestertown, MD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Washington College
Washington College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Washington College
Rankings can help you compare Washington College’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #11 of 15 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #103 of 147 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #118 of 148 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #538 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #654 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Washington College
Students who complete Washington 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 | $29,889 |
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $31,367 |
| 4 years | $42,064 |
| 5 years | $38,180 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Washington College take home a median $42,064, compared with $54,297 for all Washington College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Washington College comes in at $26,955.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Washington College pursue many career paths. Here 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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