English Language & Literature at University of South Carolina-Columbia
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is in Columbia, SC.
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Studying Online at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Of 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Rankings can help you compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #10 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #131 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #297 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #570 of 779 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #10 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #131 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #297 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #570 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Students who complete University of South Carolina-Columbia’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 | $20,809 |
| 2 years | $27,203 |
| 3 years | $32,365 |
| 4 years | $39,823 |
| 5 years | $46,297 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $39,823, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia stands at $26,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of South Carolina-Columbia work across a variety of fields. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.