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English Language & Literature at West Virginia State University

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what West Virginia State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

West Virginia State University is in Institute, WV.

Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia State University

Many students take online classes at West Virginia State University. Of 3,246 students, 558 (17%) studied exclusively online and 1,071 (33%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at West Virginia State University

These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia State University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from West Virginia State University

Students who complete West Virginia State University’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	$29,654
2 years	$20,140

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at West Virginia State University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.