English Language & Literature at College of Charleston
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what College of Charleston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Charleston sits in Charleston, SC.
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Studying Online at College of Charleston
Many students take online classes at College of Charleston. Among 11,926 students, 826 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at College of Charleston
These rankings give you a sense of how College of Charleston’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #7 of 13 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #7 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #100 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #468 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #471 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from College of Charleston
Students who complete College of Charleston’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 | $25,211 |
| 2 years | $26,997 |
| 3 years | $30,222 |
| 4 years | $32,560 |
| 5 years | $46,059 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from College of Charleston take home a median $32,560, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from College of Charleston stands at $25,000.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at College of Charleston pursue many career paths. Here are 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
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