English Language and Literature at Drury University
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Drury University graduates in english language and literature earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Drury 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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| 560 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $35,895 | $40,644 | #508 | — |
| 561 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $35,877 | $43,530 | #444 | $25,651 |
| 562 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $35,858 | $40,702 | #506 | — |
| 563 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $35,543 | $38,110 | #549 | $26,057 |
| 564 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $35,543 | $38,110 | #550 | $26,057 |
| 565 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $35,203 | $39,860 | #516 | $20,091 |
| 566 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $34,689 | $36,096 | #564 | — |
Other Majors at Drury University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $80,200 | — | #250 of 796 |
| Architecture | $70,134 | $54,723 | #25 of 78 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,286 | $43,374 | #1042 of 1176 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $50,287 | $24,127 | #57 of 137 |
| Biology | $49,387 | $33,699 | #705 of 841 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,695 | $38,014 | #553 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,160 | — | #350 of 476 |
| Sociology | $43,676 | $35,881 | #410 of 462 |
| Psychology | $42,425 | $34,095 | #892 of 1027 |
| History | $41,996 | — | #422 of 459 |
| Human Services | $39,257 | $30,564 | #85 of 94 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,713 | $31,726 | #664 of 680 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $33,862 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Drury University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,057 one year after graduating and $35,543 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Drury University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Drury University ranks #563 by median pay four years after graduation, and #549 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Drury University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,634.
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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.