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English Language & Literature at University of South Dakota

English Language & Literature at University of South Dakota

If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of South Dakota. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of South Dakota sits in Vermillion, SD.

Online Class Availability at University of South Dakota

Distance learning is available at University of South Dakota. Among 10,619 students, 3,777 (36%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,110 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of South Dakota

Students who complete University of South Dakota’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at University of South Dakota
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $27,494
3 years $31,044
4 years $38,188
5 years $44,704

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, English Language & Literature graduates from University of South Dakota report median earnings of $38,188, compared with $60,001 for all University of South Dakota graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at University of South Dakota

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of South Dakota stands at $26,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at University of South Dakota pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for English Language & Literature majors, 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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