English Language and Literature at University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of Illinois Springfield graduates in english language and literature earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Springfield 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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| 306 | Ohio State University-Newark Campus Newark, OH | $48,301 | $51,544 | #182 | $29,605 |
| 307 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $48,301 | $51,544 | #183 | $29,605 |
| 308 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $48,296 | $49,916 | #255 | $29,685 |
| 309 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $48,196 | $47,352 | #341 | $39,358 |
| 310 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $48,178 | $50,132 | #244 | $34,633 |
| 311 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $48,101 | $50,717 | #222 | $31,746 |
| 312 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $48,091 | $44,297 | #429 | $39,122 |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Springfield by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $102,020 | $72,657 | #154 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $72,681 | — | #131 of 309 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $69,334 | — | #69 of 93 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,048 | $43,081 | #634 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,499 | $44,236 | #737 of 1176 |
| Biology | $59,817 | $33,882 | #342 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,236 | — | #373 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,780 | $41,064 | #302 of 660 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,579 | — | #140 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,588 | $32,050 | #371 of 660 |
| Social Work | $50,516 | $38,707 | #250 of 420 |
| Psychology | $47,802 | $31,978 | #662 of 1027 |
| History | $45,641 | $33,297 | #364 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $44,458 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,026 | — | #413 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Springfield english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,358 one year after graduating and $48,196 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Springfield rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Illinois Springfield ranks #309 by median pay four years after graduation, and #341 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Illinois Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,145.
← All data for University of Illinois Springfield · Methodology
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.