English Language & Literature at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #27 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #93 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #450 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #775 of 783 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #27 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #54 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #93 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #450 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #775 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Students who complete Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’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 | $25,625 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $31,870 |
| 4 years | $39,596 |
| 5 years | $49,375 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale take home a median $39,596, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale comes in at $26,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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
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