English Language & Literature at Spelman College
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Spelman College is located in Atlanta, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Spelman College
Distance learning is available at Spelman College. Of 3,417 students, 705 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 423 (12%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Spelman College
Use these rankings to compare Spelman College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #4 of 25 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #24 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #152 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #731 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Spelman College
Those who finish Spelman College’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 | $28,355 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $44,720 |
| 4 years | $45,615 |
| 5 years | $64,244 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, English Language & Literature graduates from Spelman College take home a median $45,615, compared with $47,299 for all Spelman College graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for English Language & Literature graduates from Spelman College is $25,564.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at Spelman College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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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