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English Language & Literature in South Dakota

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English Language & Literature Schools in South Dakota

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

An English Language & Literature major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of English Language & Literature Majors in South Dakota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 84
Master’s Degree 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In South Dakota, 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 Dakota is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 91.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for English Language & Literature Grads in South Dakota

4,030 people in the state and 1,494,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English language and literature.

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Wages for English Language & Literature Jobs in South Dakota

In this state, English language and literature grads earn an average of $49,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,090.

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There are 8 colleges in South Dakota that offer English language and literature degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,459 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at USD.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. The student loan default rate is 8.60% which is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Augustana University

Sioux Falls
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
2,019 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,200 a year.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,431 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.46 years to complete their degree at NSU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
11,405 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,628 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,167 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, Mount Marty grads earn an average salary of $38,894.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,186 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

English Language & Literature Careers in SD

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

Job Title SD Job Growth SD Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 14% $56,530
Technical Writers 10% $49,140
High School Teachers 6% $42,770
Editors 0% $45,830
Writers and Authors 0% $42,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in SD
Liberal Arts & Humanities 222
Visual & Performing Arts 188
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 76
Theology & Religious Vocations 67
Philosophy & Religious Studies 15

View all majors related to English Language & Literature

View Nationwide English Language & Literature Report

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