English Language & Literature at University of South Alabama
What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of South Alabama. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Alabama sits in Mobile, AL.
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Studying Online at University of South Alabama
Online coursework is an option at University of South Alabama. Among 14,003 students, 3,884 (28%) studied exclusively online and 4,771 (34%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of South Alabama
Use these rankings to compare University of South Alabama’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #4 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #84 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #330 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #508 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of South Alabama
Students who complete University of South Alabama’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 | $31,385 |
| 2 years | $23,456 |
| 3 years | $25,763 |
| 4 years | $36,791 |
| 5 years | $42,442 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from University of South Alabama report median earnings of $36,791, compared with $79,052 for all University of South Alabama graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of South Alabama comes in at $23,505.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of South Alabama pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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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