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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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