Literature at Mississippi College
If you are interested in studying Literature, consider the program at Mississippi College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Mississippi College sits in Clinton, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 literature degrees were granted at Mississippi College.
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Studying Online at Mississippi College
Many students take online classes at Mississippi College. Of 4,164 students, 456 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,507 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Literature graduates at Mississippi College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Literature graduates at Mississippi College are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Literature Bachelor’s Program at Mississippi College
Of the 5 bachelor’s literature degrees awarded at Mississippi College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Mississippi College, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Literature Concentrations at Mississippi College
This Literature program at Mississippi College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Literature | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Literature Graduates
Students who finish Literature program at Mississippi College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Editors | $100,346 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
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.