English Language and Literature at Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Arkansas State University graduates in english language and literature earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Arkansas 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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| 525 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $38,522 | $36,797 | #558 | — |
| 526 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $38,464 | $36,741 | #559 | $28,145 |
| 527 | University of Idaho Moscow, ID | $38,409 | $40,843 | #503 | — |
| 528 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $38,366 | $45,211 | #405 | $35,114 |
| 529 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $38,366 | $41,172 | #497 | $29,494 |
| 530 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $38,210 | $36,214 | #562 | $28,818 |
| 531 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $38,198 | $40,979 | #498 | $27,234 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Arkansas State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,114 one year after graduating and $38,366 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Arkansas State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Arkansas State University ranks #528 by median pay four years after graduation, and #405 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Arkansas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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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.