English Language & Literature at Wofford College
If you are interested in studying English Language & Literature, you may want to check out the program at Wofford College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wofford College is located in Spartanburg, SC.
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Studying Online at Wofford College
Wofford College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
English Language & Literature Rankings at Wofford College
Use these rankings to compare Wofford College’s English Language & Literature program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #12 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 157 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #138 of 156 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #142 of 783 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #641 of 779 |
Earnings for English Language & Literature Graduates from Wofford College
Graduates of Wofford 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 | $27,266 |
| 2 years | $38,289 |
| 3 years | $49,861 |
| 4 years | $54,078 |
| 5 years | $71,588 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, English Language & Literature graduates from Wofford College earn a median of $54,078, compared with $58,388 for all Wofford College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for English Language & Literature graduates from Wofford College is $25,941.
Highest-Paying Careers for English Language & Literature Graduates
Graduates of the English Language & Literature program at Wofford College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-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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