English Language & Literature at University of Southern Mississippi
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at University of Southern Mississippi. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern Mississippi is in Hattiesburg, MS.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern Mississippi
Distance learning is available at University of Southern Mississippi. Among 13,170 students, 4,140 (31%) studied exclusively online and 5,550 (42%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at University of Southern Mississippi
Use these rankings to compare University of Southern Mississippi’s English Language & Literature program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #65 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #120 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #324 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #674 of 783 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Mississippi | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Mississippi | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #65 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #120 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #324 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #674 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi
Graduates of University of Southern Mississippi’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 | $25,652 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $28,649 |
| 4 years | $35,842 |
| 5 years | $38,298 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from University of Southern Mississippi report median earnings of $35,842, compared with $51,802 for all University of Southern Mississippi graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at University of Southern Mississippi pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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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