English Language & Literature at Williams College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what Williams College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Williams College is located in Williamstown, MA.
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Studying Online at Williams College
Williams College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Williams College
Rankings can help you compare Williams College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 36 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #1 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #5 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #220 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Williams College
Students who complete Williams 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 | $30,135 |
| 2 years | $40,461 |
| 3 years | $41,065 |
| 4 years | $56,571 |
| 5 years | $65,491 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Williams College earn a median of $56,571, compared with $87,406 for all Williams College graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Williams College stands at $13,125.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Williams College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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