English Language and Literature at Athens State University
Athens, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Athens State University graduates in english language and literature earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Athens State University Compares for English Language and Literature
All 576 colleges reporting english language and literature earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $82,036 | $74,647 | #3 | $30,544 |
| 2 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $78,906 | $72,577 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $78,370 | $68,672 | #10 | $52,122 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $78,169 | $76,801 | #2 | $44,397 |
| 5 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,847 | $83,541 | #1 | $31,449 |
| 6 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,214 | $65,353 | #19 | $43,362 |
| 7 | Howard University Washington, DC | $73,929 | $64,781 | #20 | — |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $73,497 | $72,387 | #7 | $50,437 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $71,474 | $72,690 | #5 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,766 | $62,009 | #28 | $38,985 |
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| 318 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $47,838 | $48,652 | #293 | $40,151 |
| 319 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $47,809 | $56,339 | #79 | $26,369 |
| 320 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $47,804 | $43,530 | #445 | $27,110 |
| 321 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $47,773 | $54,226 | #104 | $40,917 |
| 322 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $47,757 | $52,167 | #158 | $33,483 |
| 323 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $47,753 | $45,451 | #396 | $27,082 |
| 324 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $47,721 | $43,423 | #450 | — |
Other Majors at Athens State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $102,639 | $78,435 | #107 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,349 | $49,436 | #468 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,516 | $46,577 | #646 of 796 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $63,342 | $63,754 | #24 of 37 |
| Mathematics | — | $57,584 | — |
| Biology | $56,511 | $36,907 | #469 of 841 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $55,507 | $50,903 | #169 of 476 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $52,775 | $44,130 | #182 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,331 | $42,403 | #208 of 345 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,683 | — | #555 of 660 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,550 | $43,668 | #134 of 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,214 | $40,948 | #519 of 680 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,502 | $38,006 | #240 of 423 |
| Psychology | $34,242 | $34,324 | #1022 of 1027 |
| Education | — | $31,706 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Athens State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,917 one year after graduating and $47,773 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Athens State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Athens State University ranks #321 by median pay four years after graduation, and #104 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Athens State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,280.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.