English Language and Literature at Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Florida Gulf Coast University graduates in english language and literature earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida Gulf Coast 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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| 384 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $45,915 | $47,178 | #343 | $28,663 |
| 385 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $45,901 | $47,517 | #338 | $32,811 |
| 386 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $45,844 | $41,745 | #483 | $27,005 |
| 387 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $45,842 | $48,793 | #289 | $27,097 |
| 388 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $45,834 | $46,600 | #366 | $34,754 |
| 389 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $45,824 | $41,727 | #486 | $30,540 |
| 390 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $45,747 | $47,357 | #340 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Gulf Coast University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,097 one year after graduating and $45,842 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Gulf Coast University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Florida Gulf Coast University ranks #387 by median pay four years after graduation, and #289 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Florida Gulf Coast University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,658.
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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.