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English Language & Literature at Southern Methodist University

English Language & Literature at Southern Methodist University

If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Southern Methodist University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Southern Methodist University is in Dallas, TX.

Online & Distance Learning at Southern Methodist University

Online coursework is an option at Southern Methodist University. Of 12,116 students, 669 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,002 (8%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Southern Methodist University

Graduates of Southern Methodist University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Southern Methodist University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $37,748
3 years $49,746
4 years $65,722
5 years $73,804

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from Southern Methodist University take home a median $65,722, compared with $82,838 for all Southern Methodist University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Southern Methodist University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Southern Methodist University stands at $19,500.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Southern Methodist University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

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