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English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina

75 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, English Language & Literature is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in South Carolina

English Language & Literature majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 69
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a English language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English language and literature majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 85.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 17,630 people employed in jobs related to an English language and literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $54,400, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in South Carolina that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,690 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $20,559. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

#4

Converse College

Spartanburg
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $25,534. Graduates earn an average $31,585 after graduation.

#5

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,129.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $18,559.

English Language & Literature Careers in SC

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Technical Writers 15% $68,220
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $62,480
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Editors 6% $39,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English language and literature.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Theology & Religious Vocations 205
Visual & Performing Arts 116
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 20
Liberal Arts & Humanities 13
Philosophy & Religious Studies 11

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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