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English Language & Literature at Clemson University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Clemson University
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Clemson University

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

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