English Language and Literature at Texas State University
San Marcos, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 150 graduates a year
Texas State University graduates in english language and literature earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Texas 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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| 327 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $47,659 | $50,727 | #220 | $27,037 |
| 328 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $47,642 | $50,709 | #223 | $23,264 |
| 329 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $47,639 | $47,920 | #323 | — |
| 330 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $47,634 | $48,430 | #307 | $32,482 |
| 331 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $47,549 | $45,419 | #398 | — |
| 332 | Gordon College Wenham, MA | $47,495 | $41,824 | #481 | $36,462 |
| 333 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $47,487 | $50,916 | #213 | $30,488 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at Texas State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $58,914 | — |
Other Majors at Texas State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Texas State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,482 one year after graduating and $47,634 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Texas State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Texas State University ranks #330 by median pay four years after graduation, and #307 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Texas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,769.
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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.