English Language & Literature at Wellesley College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Wellesley College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wellesley College is in Wellesley, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wellesley College
Wellesley College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Wellesley College
Use these rankings to compare Wellesley College’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 71 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #16 of 36 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #31 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #565 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Wellesley College
Those who finish Wellesley College’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 | $37,849 |
| 2 years | $31,314 |
| 3 years | $45,061 |
| 4 years | $54,525 |
| 5 years | $64,206 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Wellesley College earn a median of $54,525, compared with $79,431 for all Wellesley College graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Wellesley College comes in at $12,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Wellesley College 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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