English Language and Literature at South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
South Dakota State University graduates in english language and literature earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South Dakota State 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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| 232 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $50,426 | $49,543 | #272 | $29,580 |
| 233 | Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA | $50,411 | $51,268 | #191 | — |
| 234 | Moravian University Bethlehem, PA | $50,397 | $51,254 | #192 | $27,135 |
| 235 | South Dakota State University Brookings, SD | $50,335 | $54,180 | #105 | $37,252 |
| 236 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA | $50,300 | $51,156 | #194 | — |
| 237 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA | $50,299 | $51,155 | #195 | $29,848 |
| 238 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Dallas, PA | $50,299 | $51,155 | #196 | $29,848 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Dakota State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,252 one year after graduating and $50,335 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Dakota State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, South Dakota State University ranks #235 by median pay four years after graduation, and #105 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at South Dakota State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more 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.