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English Language & Literature at Winthrop University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Winthrop University
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.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Winthrop University

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

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