English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
English language and literature not listed above.
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Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Earnings, first year out | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa IA | 148 | $28,536 | 85% | $20,000 |
| Bard College NY | 69 | $19,624 | 52% | $28,000 |
| University of California-San Diego CA | 58 | $23,736 | 25% | $10,000 |
| Rowan University NJ | 39 | $26,146 | 78% | $19,000 |
| Suffolk University MA | 20 | $29,062 | 85% | $26,000 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus OH | 20 | — | 85% | $19,000 |
| Emmanuel College MA | 18 | — | 81% | $24,000 |
| Wesleyan University CT | 14 | — | 17% | $6,000 |
| Southeast Missouri State University MO | 13 | — | 79% | $15,000 |
| University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras PR | 9 | — | 53% | $11,000 |
| Western Kentucky University KY | 8 | — | 97% | $10,000 |
| Saint Mary's College IN | 2 | — | 81% | $21,000 |
| Coppin State University MD | 2 | — | 50% | $13,000 |
| Loyola University New Orleans LA | 1 | — | 88% | $22,000 |