English Language and Literature at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville graduates in english language and literature earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 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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| 475 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $41,459 | $47,992 | #320 | $22,030 |
| 476 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $41,383 | $46,858 | #354 | $25,543 |
| 477 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $41,383 | $45,206 | #407 | $25,948 |
| 478 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $41,310 | $40,587 | #511 | $31,420 |
| 479 | University of Toledo Toledo, OH | $41,253 | $44,023 | #434 | $24,301 |
| 480 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $41,226 | $41,927 | #476 | $28,924 |
| 481 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $41,180 | $42,561 | #473 | $35,419 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,420 one year after graduating and $41,310 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville ranks #478 by median pay four years after graduation, and #511 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.