English Language and Literature at Governors State University
University Park, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Governors State University graduates in english language and literature earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Governors 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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| 229 | The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX | $50,495 | $51,339 | #189 | $40,718 |
| 230 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $50,448 | $52,373 | #150 | $31,364 |
| 231 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $50,428 | $44,407 | #427 | $30,838 |
| 232 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $50,426 | $49,543 | #272 | $29,580 |
| 233 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $50,411 | $51,268 | #191 | — |
| 234 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $50,397 | $51,254 | #192 | $27,135 |
| 235 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $50,335 | $54,180 | #105 | $37,252 |
Other Majors at Governors State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,391 | $80,391 | #416 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $79,154 | $52,115 | #305 of 349 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $70,895 | $48,567 | #376 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,223 | $47,836 | #691 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,562 | $44,436 | #811 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $58,455 | — | #111 of 215 |
| Social Work | $56,123 | $44,133 | #108 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,811 | $42,456 | #300 of 660 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $53,227 | $44,498 | #192 of 275 |
| Public Health | $51,027 | $36,537 | #160 of 215 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,703 | $42,107 | #285 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,475 | $27,071 | #519 of 660 |
| Psychology | $47,048 | $29,449 | #697 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,895 | $45,235 | #388 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $43,641 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Governors State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,580 one year after graduating and $50,426 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Governors State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Governors State University ranks #232 by median pay four years after graduation, and #272 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Governors State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.