English Language & Literature at Winthrop University
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, consider the program at Winthrop University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Winthrop University sits in Rock Hill, SC.
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Studying Online at Winthrop University
Many students take online classes at Winthrop University. Of 4,894 students, 831 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,728 (56%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Winthrop University
Use these rankings to compare Winthrop University’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #6 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #9 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #80 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #111 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #389 of 779 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #644 of 783 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Winthrop University
Graduates of Winthrop University’s English Language & Literature program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,653 |
| 2 years | $22,766 |
| 3 years | $29,831 |
| 4 years | $37,385 |
| 5 years | $40,259 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Winthrop University report median earnings of $37,385, compared with $46,591 for all Winthrop University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Winthrop University comes in at $24,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Winthrop University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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 |
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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