English Language and Literature at Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Sam Houston State University graduates in english language and literature earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Sam Houston 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 |
| … | |||||
| 291 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $48,877 | $49,694 | #268 | $39,152 |
| 292 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $48,785 | $50,421 | #235 | $31,749 |
| 293 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $48,773 | $50,621 | #227 | $27,315 |
| 294 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $48,761 | $49,576 | #271 | $36,749 |
| 295 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $48,707 | $42,746 | #470 | — |
| 296 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $48,706 | $55,286 | #91 | $32,324 |
| 297 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $48,475 | $42,542 | #474 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sam Houston State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,749 one year after graduating and $48,761 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Sam Houston State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Sam Houston State University ranks #294 by median pay four years after graduation, and #271 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Sam Houston State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,125.
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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.