English Language and Literature at Truman State University
Kirksville, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Truman 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 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Truman 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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| 514 | Radford University Radford, VA | $39,085 | $35,590 | #567 | $25,407 |
| 515 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $39,059 | $41,534 | #488 | $24,861 |
| 516 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $38,980 | $43,223 | #454 | $27,546 |
| 517 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $38,923 | $41,734 | #485 | $29,001 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Truman State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $106,203 | $74,794 | #88 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,515 | $59,919 | #187 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,315 | $68,736 | #835 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,633 | $50,422 | #359 of 1176 |
| Biology | $61,647 | $31,435 | #288 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,586 | $39,813 | #306 of 565 |
| Public Health | $60,157 | $30,911 | #88 of 215 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,596 | $32,176 | #277 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,213 | $26,865 | #250 of 610 |
| Sociology | $52,584 | — | #220 of 462 |
| Agriculture | $52,303 | $36,853 | #25 of 43 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,785 | $31,853 | #422 of 660 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $48,320 | — | #207 of 215 |
| History | $43,405 | $25,010 | #401 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $41,487 | $28,801 | #79 of 82 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $40,026 | $16,569 | #111 of 137 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $15,998 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Truman State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,001 one year after graduating and $38,923 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Truman State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Truman State University ranks #517 by median pay four years after graduation, and #485 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Truman 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 $21,104.
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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.