English Language and Literature at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in english language and literature earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-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 |
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| 403 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $45,253 | $49,434 | #275 | $22,999 |
| 404 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $45,237 | $47,697 | #330 | $39,334 |
| 405 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $45,223 | $45,979 | #386 | $33,146 |
| 406 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $45,185 | $50,103 | #247 | $25,729 |
| 407 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $45,184 | $45,939 | #388 | $29,550 |
| 408 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $45,180 | $43,002 | #461 | — |
| 409 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $45,178 | $48,086 | #317 | $30,696 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,729 one year after graduating and $45,185 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #406 by median pay four years after graduation, and #247 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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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.