English Language and Literature at Lander University
Greenwood, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Lander 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 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lander 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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| 545 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $36,785 | $40,789 | #505 | $30,150 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Lander University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,458 | $78,485 | #875 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $59,232 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,512 | $37,208 | #1035 of 1176 |
| Biology | $51,767 | $32,422 | #632 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,079 | — | #517 of 565 |
| Sociology | $44,287 | $31,243 | #393 of 462 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,637 | $39,601 | #552 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,098 | $27,155 | #571 of 610 |
| History | $41,783 | $36,613 | #424 of 459 |
| Psychology | $41,110 | $26,626 | #944 of 1027 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $40,202 | $21,605 | #248 of 423 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,428 | $25,204 | #453 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $25,271 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lander University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $36,568 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lander University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Lander University ranks #548 by median pay four years after graduation, and #512 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Lander 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 $21,027.
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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.