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English Language & Literature at Mississippi State University

English Language & Literature at Mississippi State University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Mississippi State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Mississippi State University is in Mississippi State, MS.

Studying Online at Mississippi State University

Distance learning is available at Mississippi State University. Among 23,150 students, 3,877 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,082 (26%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at Mississippi State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Mississippi State University’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Mississippi #3 of 5
Best Value Mississippi #4 of 5
Best Value Southeast (Region) #70 of 156
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #85 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #344 of 779
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #514 of 783

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Mississippi State University

Graduates of Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,295
2 years $22,806
4 years $37,888
5 years $42,693

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Mississippi State University report median earnings of $37,888, compared with $58,380 for all Mississippi State University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Mississippi State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Mississippi State University is $21,500.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Mississippi State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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

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