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English Language & Literature at Jackson State University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Jackson State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Jackson State University is located in Jackson, MS.

Studying Online at Jackson State University

Online coursework is an option at Jackson State University. Of 6,326 students, 2,221 (35%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,227 (51%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Jackson State University

Use these rankings to compare Jackson State University’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Jackson State University

Those who finish Jackson State 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	$17,133
2 years	$26,354

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Jackson State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.