English Language & Literature at College of Saint Benedict
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, consider the program at College of Saint Benedict. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Saint Benedict is located in Saint Joseph, MN.
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Studying Online at College of Saint Benedict
Online coursework is an option at College of Saint Benedict. Of 1,429 students, 38 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5 (0%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at College of Saint Benedict
Rankings can help you compare College of Saint Benedict’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #9 of 19 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #17 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 57 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #53 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #306 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #637 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from College of Saint Benedict
Students who complete College of Saint Benedict’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 | $26,663 |
| 2 years | $31,127 |
| 3 years | $37,417 |
| 4 years | $45,084 |
| 5 years | $56,266 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from College of Saint Benedict report median earnings of $45,084, compared with $56,024 for all College of Saint Benedict graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from College of Saint Benedict stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at College of Saint Benedict pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.