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English Language & Literature at University of Southern California

English Language & Literature at University of Southern California

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.

Studying Online at University of Southern California

Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Southern California

Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #1 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #1 of 158
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #25 of 783
Best Value California #111 of 121
Best Value Far Western (Region) #138 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #683 of 779

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #1 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #1 of 158
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #25 of 783
Best Value California #111 of 121
Best Value Far Western (Region) #138 of 157
Best Value Nationwide #683 of 779

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Southern California

Graduates of University of Southern California’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 Southern California
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $23,653
2 years $49,531
3 years $34,790
4 years $51,292
5 years $65,012

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Southern California report median earnings of $51,292, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 49% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from University of Southern California comes in at $13,688.

Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at University of Southern California pursue many career paths. 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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