English Language and Literature at Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Austin Peay State University graduates in english language and literature earn 12% 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 Austin Peay 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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| 452 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $42,627 | $39,865 | #515 | $34,627 |
| 453 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $42,585 | $44,901 | #415 | $35,549 |
| 454 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $42,576 | $38,769 | #529 | $32,890 |
| 455 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $42,543 | $46,474 | #373 | $37,486 |
| 456 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $42,541 | $42,792 | #467 | $29,154 |
| 457 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $42,541 | $42,792 | #468 | $29,154 |
| 458 | Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH | $42,408 | $45,256 | #402 | $22,831 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Austin Peay State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,486 one year after graduating and $42,543 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Austin Peay State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Austin Peay State University ranks #455 by median pay four years after graduation, and #373 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Austin Peay State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,860.
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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.