English Language and Literature at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates in english language and literature earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Upstate 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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| 542 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $37,384 | $44,054 | #433 | $19,588 |
| 543 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $37,326 | $35,746 | #566 | — |
| 544 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $36,854 | $38,766 | #530 | — |
| 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 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Upstate english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,150 one year after graduating and $36,785 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Upstate rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of South Carolina-Upstate ranks #545 by median pay four years after graduation, and #505 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of South Carolina-Upstate worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,671.
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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.