English Language & Literature at Minnesota State University-Mankato
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Get started with the following essential facts.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is located in Mankato, MN.
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Studying Online at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Distance learning is available at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Among 15,271 students, 2,748 (18%) studied exclusively online and 6,992 (46%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Rankings can help you compare Minnesota State University-Mankato’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #16 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #40 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #432 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #444 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato
Graduates of Minnesota State University-Mankato’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 | $29,873 |
| 2 years | $34,020 |
| 3 years | $37,558 |
| 4 years | $46,353 |
| 5 years | $60,759 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato take home a median $46,353, compared with $60,580 for all Minnesota State University-Mankato graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato comes in at $25,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Minnesota State University-Mankato work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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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