English Language & Literature at South Dakota State University
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at South Dakota State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Dakota State University is located in Brookings, SD.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Dakota State University
Online coursework is an option at South Dakota State University. Of 12,056 students, 2,300 (19%) studied exclusively online and 4,028 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from South Dakota State University
Those who finish South Dakota State University’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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 3 years | $31,242 |
| 4 years | $43,704 |
| 5 years | $46,053 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from South Dakota State University take home a median $43,704, compared with $62,701 for all South Dakota State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from South Dakota State University comes in at $25,200.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at South Dakota State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.