English Language & Literature at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is in Edwardsville, IL.
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Studying Online at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Distance learning is available at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #16 of 27 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #40 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #248 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #355 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Students who complete Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,890 |
| 2 years | $33,604 |
| 3 years | $36,548 |
| 4 years | $41,793 |
| 5 years | $45,241 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn a median of $41,793, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at $25,250.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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