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English Language & Literature at University of South Carolina-Columbia

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at University of South Carolina-Columbia
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

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