English Language and Literature at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates in english language and literature earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 69% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 |
| … | |||||
| 536 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $37,967 | $38,601 | #540 | — |
| 537 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $37,846 | $38,478 | #542 | $31,134 |
| 538 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $37,813 | $38,456 | #544 | $29,529 |
| 539 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $37,786 | $37,124 | #554 | $24,145 |
| 540 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $37,707 | $41,811 | #482 | $25,310 |
| 541 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $37,439 | $39,953 | #513 | — |
| 542 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $37,384 | $44,054 | #433 | $19,588 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Carbondale english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,145 one year after graduating and $37,786 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Carbondale rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranks #539 by median pay four years after graduation, and #554 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,250.
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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.