English Language and Literature at Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Southeast Missouri State University graduates in english language and literature earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 79% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southeast Missouri 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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| 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 |
| 551 | Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH | $36,241 | $38,675 | #533 | $22,318 |
| 552 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $36,241 | $38,675 | #534 | $22,318 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southeast Missouri State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $36,356 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southeast Missouri State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Southeast Missouri State University ranks #549 by median pay four years after graduation, and #526 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Southeast Missouri State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,625.
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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.