English Language & Literature at Georgia Southern University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at Georgia Southern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Southern University sits in Statesboro, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgia Southern University
Online coursework is an option at Georgia Southern University. Of 27,423 students, 6,106 (22%) studied exclusively online and 13,620 (50%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Georgia Southern University
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia Southern University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #13 of 25 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #17 of 25 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #83 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #102 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #393 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #604 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Georgia Southern University
Graduates of Georgia Southern University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,037 |
| 2 years | $21,697 |
| 3 years | $34,129 |
| 4 years | $38,915 |
| 5 years | $43,562 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Georgia Southern University report median earnings of $38,915, compared with $58,179 for all Georgia Southern University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Georgia Southern University comes in at $24,125.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Georgia Southern University work across a variety of fields. Here are 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 |
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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