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English Language & Literature at Southwest Minnesota State University

English Language & Literature at Southwest Minnesota State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for English Language & Literature, take a look at what Southwest Minnesota State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Southwest Minnesota State University is located in Marshall, MN.

Online & Distance Learning at Southwest Minnesota State University

Distance learning is available at Southwest Minnesota State University. Among 8,214 students, 1,293 (16%) studied exclusively online and 730 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University

Students who complete Southwest Minnesota State University’s English Language & Literature program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for English Language & Literature at Southwest Minnesota State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
2 years $31,133
3 years $34,990
4 years $35,600
5 years $49,740

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Southwest Minnesota State University report median earnings of $35,600, compared with $55,618 for all Southwest Minnesota State University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.

English Language & Literature earnings compared with all majors at Southwest Minnesota State University

Top-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates

Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Southwest Minnesota State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for English Language & Literature graduates, 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

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