English Language and Literature at University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates in english language and literature earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Missouri-Kansas City 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 |
| … | |||||
| 103 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $56,703 | $57,650 | #63 | $31,002 |
| 104 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $56,656 | $51,553 | #177 | $26,123 |
| 105 | Nevada State University Henderson, NV | $56,591 | $58,735 | #49 | — |
| 106 | University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $56,584 | $60,670 | #41 | $32,054 |
| 107 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $56,454 | $57,414 | #67 | $24,373 |
| 108 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $56,362 | $57,304 | #70 | — |
| 109 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $56,297 | $51,227 | #193 | $32,339 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Missouri-Kansas City english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,054 one year after graduating and $56,584 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Missouri-Kansas City rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks #106 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Missouri-Kansas City worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.