Compare 14 English Language and Literature, General. programs in South Carolina. Average earnings: $33,524.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, English Language and Literature, General. tells a different story. Across 14 programs, earnings range from $20,530 to $54,078—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Wofford College's English Language and Literature program leads with graduates earning $54,078, well above the $33,524 average. Following close behind, Clemson University ($40,400) and University Of South Carolina-Columbia ($39,823) demonstrate that outcomes depend more on program strength than institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $54,078
Strong outcomes with 58.6% acceptance
11.2% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
40.4% family burden | High burden - payment over 25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wofford CollegePrivate | $54,078 | 24 | $25,732 | Good | $58,390 | High |
| #2 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $40,400 | 81 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,463 | High |
| #3 | $39,823 | 79 | $21,500 | Manageable | $31,393 | High | |
| #4 | Presbyterian CollegePrivate | $38,967 | 6 | $26,000 | Challenging | $26,491 | High |
| #5 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | $37,385 | 37 | $26,975 | Challenging | $23,888 | High |
| #6 | Furman UniversityPrivate | $35,060 | 28 | $23,250 | High | $54,750 | High |
| #7 | $34,994 | 15 | $27,000 | High | $17,787 | High | |
| #8 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $32,560 | 66 | $23,250 | High | $35,971 | High |
| #9 | $30,409 | 5 | $31,000 | High | $29,808 | High | |
| #10 | $30,056 | 35 | $23,750 | High | $35,414 | High | |
| #11 | $27,546 | 15 | $24,275 | High | $15,976 | High | |
| #12 | $25,194 | 16 | $22,310 | High | $14,836 | High | |
| #13 | Lander UniversityPublic | $22,329 | 12 | $25,000 | High | $16,919 | High |
| #14 | $20,530 | 10 | $24,000 | High | $17,755 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
