English Language & Literature at Clemson University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Clemson University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Clemson University is in Clemson, SC.
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Studying Online at Clemson University
Distance learning is available at Clemson University. Among 29,077 students, 2,046 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,006 (31%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Clemson University
Use these rankings to compare Clemson University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 157 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #9 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #28 of 783 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #111 of 156 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #505 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Clemson University
Graduates of Clemson University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,691 |
| 2 years | $40,193 |
| 3 years | $47,860 |
| 4 years | $56,265 |
| 5 years | $62,017 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Clemson University take home a median $56,265, compared with $66,054 for all Clemson University graduates — about 15% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Clemson University stands at $23,186.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Clemson University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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 |
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.