English Language and Literature at Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Missouri State University-Springfield 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 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Missouri State University-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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| 518 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $38,761 | $41,364 | #494 | $27,354 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Missouri State University-Springfield english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,392 one year after graduating and $38,690 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Missouri State University-Springfield rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Missouri State University-Springfield ranks #521 by median pay four years after graduation, and #491 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Missouri State University-Springfield 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 $21,402.
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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.