English Language and Literature at Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Coastal Carolina University graduates in english language and literature earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Coastal Carolina 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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| 537 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $37,846 | $38,478 | #542 | $31,134 |
| 538 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $37,813 | $38,456 | #544 | $29,529 |
| 539 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $37,786 | $37,124 | #554 | $24,145 |
| 540 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $37,707 | $41,811 | #482 | $25,310 |
| 541 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $37,439 | $39,953 | #513 | — |
| 542 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $37,384 | $44,054 | #433 | $19,588 |
| 543 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $37,326 | $35,746 | #566 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Coastal Carolina University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,310 one year after graduating and $37,707 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Coastal Carolina University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Coastal Carolina University ranks #540 by median pay four years after graduation, and #482 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Coastal Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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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.