English Language and Literature at University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of South Carolina Aiken 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 68% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina Aiken 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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| 513 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $39,214 | $47,579 | #336 | — |
| 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 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina Aiken by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,231 | $72,714 | #798 of 966 |
| Industrial Engineering | — | $60,091 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | — | $59,965 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,908 | $44,816 | #837 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,203 | $34,654 | #213 of 660 |
| Sociology | $49,530 | $29,438 | #301 of 462 |
| Biology | $45,363 | $32,314 | #782 of 841 |
| Psychology | $45,163 | $31,121 | #793 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,728 | $38,667 | #547 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,178 | $25,467 | #569 of 610 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,931 | $19,963 | #396 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina Aiken english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,546 one year after graduating and $38,980 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina Aiken rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of South Carolina Aiken ranks #516 by median pay four years after graduation, and #454 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of South Carolina Aiken 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 $26,688.
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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.