English Language and Literature at Columbia College
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Columbia College graduates in english language and literature earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbia College 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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| 544 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $36,854 | $38,766 | #530 | — |
| 545 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $36,785 | $40,789 | #505 | $30,150 |
| 546 | Corban University Salem, OR | $36,779 | $36,996 | #556 | $28,836 |
| 547 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $36,714 | $39,365 | #524 | $24,240 |
| 548 | Lander University Greenwood, SC | $36,568 | $40,548 | #512 | — |
| 549 | Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO | $36,356 | $38,981 | #526 | — |
| 550 | Kent State University at Ashtabula Ashtabula, OH | $36,241 | $38,675 | #532 | $22,318 |
Other Majors at Columbia College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $81,090 | $67,917 | #283 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,632 | $71,271 | #779 of 966 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $74,816 | $61,770 | #112 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,997 | $53,748 | #579 of 1176 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $64,555 | $56,104 | #400 of 452 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $62,392 | $49,326 | #143 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $62,060 | $54,190 | #110 of 275 |
| Business/Commerce | $61,958 | $48,329 | #183 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,561 | $46,905 | #704 of 796 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $57,034 | $45,133 | #146 of 476 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,128 | $46,195 | #291 of 660 |
| Marketing | $51,037 | $40,263 | #491 of 516 |
| Sociology | $49,542 | $37,758 | #300 of 462 |
| Psychology | $49,166 | $35,685 | #590 of 1027 |
| Biology | $48,950 | $37,976 | #715 of 841 |
| History | $46,794 | $40,054 | #328 of 459 |
| Human Services | $46,785 | $37,571 | #60 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbia College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,240 one year after graduating and $36,714 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbia College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Columbia College ranks #547 by median pay four years after graduation, and #524 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Columbia College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,023.
← All data for Columbia College · 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.