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English Language & Literature in South Carolina

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English Language & Literature Schools in South Carolina

591 English Language & Literature students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, English Language & Literature is the 17th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 515
Master’s Degree 69
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 language and literature major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 17,630 people employed in jobs related to an English language and literature degree, compared to 1,494,990 nationwide.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a English language and literature grad in the state is $54,400, compared to a typical salary of $73,090 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in South Carolina that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,690 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

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

This public school has an average net price of $20,559. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#3

College of Charleston

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

Graduates earn an average $40,114 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#4

Winthrop University

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,127. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Winthrop. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,129. 100% of students get financical aid.

#6

Wofford College

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

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $48,020 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.04 years.

#7

Converse College

Spartanburg
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $25,534. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

#8

Lander University

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

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Lander University. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,519. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#8

Furman University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Bob Jones University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 94% of the teachers are full time.

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. 99% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

English Language & Literature Careers in SC

Some of the careers English language and literature majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Technical Writers 15% $68,220
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $62,480
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Editors 6% $39,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Liberal Arts & Humanities 4,243
Visual & Performing Arts 1,360
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 405
Theology & Religious Vocations 389
Philosophy & Religious Studies 199

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

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