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General English Literature in South Carolina

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General English Literature Schools in South Carolina

475 English students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General English Literature is the 21st most popular major in the state out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General English Literature Majors in South Carolina

English majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 434
Master’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a English major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 76.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for General English Literature Grads in South Carolina

16,020 people in the state and 1,119,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English.

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Wages for General English Literature Jobs in South Carolina

English grads earn an average of $54,400 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer English degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,626 a year.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Clemson will pay a net price of $21,262.

#3

College of Charleston

Charleston
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

#4

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,127. 61% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#5

Wofford College

Spartanburg
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. 86% of the teachers are full time.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,129. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#7

Furman University

Greenville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Lander University

Greenwood
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,513 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 53%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%.

#9

Bob Jones University

Greenville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at Bob Jones University. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,798 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Francis Marion University. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

General English Literature Careers in SC

Some of the careers English majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $62,480
High School Teachers 9% $53,320

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Writing Studies 116

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