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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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.