English Language & Literature at Missouri State University-Springfield
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Missouri State University-Springfield. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Missouri State University-Springfield sits in Springfield, MO.
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Online Class Availability at Missouri State University-Springfield
Online coursework is an option at Missouri State University-Springfield. Among 24,360 students, 3,698 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,151 (33%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Missouri State University-Springfield
These rankings give you a sense of how Missouri State University-Springfield’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Missouri | #8 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #13 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #43 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #407 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #451 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield
Those who finish Missouri State University-Springfield’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 | $29,612 |
| 2 years | $32,133 |
| 3 years | $34,628 |
| 4 years | $40,457 |
| 5 years | $41,749 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield take home a median $40,457, compared with $55,416 for all Missouri State University-Springfield graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield comes in at $25,750.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Missouri State University-Springfield work across a variety of fields. 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
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