English Language & Literature at Rhodes College
If you plan to study English Language & Literature, take a look at what Rhodes College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rhodes College is located in Memphis, TN.
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Studying Online at Rhodes College
Rhodes College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Rhodes College
These rankings give you a sense of how Rhodes College’s English Language & Literature program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 13 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #10 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 783 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #130 of 156 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #568 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Rhodes College
Students who complete Rhodes College’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,668 |
| 2 years | $30,119 |
| 3 years | $36,010 |
| 4 years | $46,545 |
| 5 years | $57,062 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Rhodes College report median earnings of $46,545, compared with $59,907 for all Rhodes College graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Rhodes College stands at $21,545.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Those who complete English Language & Literature program at Rhodes College go on to a range of careers. 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 |
| 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
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