English Language and Literature at Ball State University
Muncie, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Ball State University graduates in english language and literature earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Ball 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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| 519 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $38,748 | $39,395 | #523 | $18,781 |
| 520 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $38,731 | $43,486 | #446 | $33,266 |
| 521 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $38,690 | $41,484 | #491 | $21,392 |
| 522 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $38,676 | $41,492 | #490 | $26,572 |
| 523 | University of Hartford West Hartford, CT | $38,589 | $34,742 | #570 | — |
| 524 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $38,581 | $45,643 | #394 | $27,186 |
| 525 | University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $38,522 | $36,797 | #558 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Ball State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,572 one year after graduating and $38,676 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Ball State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Ball State University ranks #522 by median pay four years after graduation, and #490 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Ball State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.