English Language and Literature at University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Columbia graduates in english language and literature earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Columbia 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 |
| … | |||||
| 330 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $47,634 | $48,430 | #307 | $32,482 |
| 331 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $47,549 | $45,419 | #398 | — |
| 332 | Gordon College Wenham, MA | $47,495 | $41,824 | #481 | $36,462 |
| 333 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $47,487 | $50,916 | #213 | $30,488 |
| 334 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $47,460 | $45,172 | #409 | $29,422 |
| 335 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $47,445 | $46,614 | #365 | $39,563 |
| 336 | Hope College Holland, MI | $47,445 | $50,025 | #249 | $23,815 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Columbia english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,488 one year after graduating and $47,487 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Columbia rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Missouri-Columbia ranks #333 by median pay four years after graduation, and #213 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Missouri-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.