English Language & Literature at St Olaf College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, take a look at what St Olaf College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
St Olaf College sits in Northfield, MN.
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Studying Online at St Olaf College
Many students take online classes at St Olaf College. Among 3,124 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 23 (1%) took at least some classes online.
English Language & Literature Rankings at St Olaf College
Use these rankings to compare St Olaf College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #6 of 19 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 57 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #40 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #157 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #537 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from St Olaf College
Those who finish St Olaf College’s English Language & Literature program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,226 |
| 2 years | $23,166 |
| 3 years | $38,521 |
| 4 years | $45,989 |
| 5 years | $50,310 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from St Olaf College take home a median $45,989, compared with $56,099 for all St Olaf College graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for English Language & Literature graduates from St Olaf College comes in at $25,715.
Best-Paid Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Students who finish English Language & Literature program at St Olaf College go on to a range of careers. 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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