English Language and Literature at Columbus State University
Columbus, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Columbus State University graduates in english language and literature earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 66% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbus 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 |
| … | |||||
| 457 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $42,541 | $42,792 | #468 | $29,154 |
| 458 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $42,408 | $45,256 | #402 | $22,831 |
| 459 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $42,390 | $45,119 | #410 | $27,396 |
| 460 | Columbus State University Columbus, GA | $42,316 | $43,806 | #438 | $23,987 |
| 461 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $42,000 | $50,959 | #211 | $24,389 |
| 462 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $41,987 | $44,806 | #418 | $33,011 |
| 463 | Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH | $41,987 | $44,806 | #419 | $33,011 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbus State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,987 one year after graduating and $42,316 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbus State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Columbus State University ranks #460 by median pay four years after graduation, and #438 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Columbus State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,000.
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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.