U.S. median for this major: $48,948.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 38% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,552.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
English at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports English graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rollins College | $55,912 | $26,000 | $34,732 | 75% |
| 2 | Flagler College | $53,263 | $26,051 | $30,525 | 56% |
| 3 | Florida State University | $52,602 | $20,750 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 4 | University of Florida | $49,046 | $16,950 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 5 | Florida International University | $47,659 | $18,871 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 6 | Florida Atlantic University | $47,642 | $17,912 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 7 | University of Central Florida | $46,532 | $21,501 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 8 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $45,842 | $16,144 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 9 | University of South Florida | $45,178 | $20,500 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 10 | University of North Florida | $42,390 | $16,945 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 11 | Saint Leo University | $41,070 | — | $21,293 | 45% |
| 12 | University of West Florida | $33,671 | $14,000 | $9,364 | 59% |
16 more Florida colleges offer English but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for English graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at FAU
- History$46,960
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Linguistics$46,915
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$48,428
- Philosophy—
FAU English questions
How much do FAU English graduates earn?
English graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $47,642 four years after graduating and $23,264 one year after. The U.S. median for English graduates across 571 colleges is $48,948.
How much debt do FAU English graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for English graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $17,912, about 38% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,552.
Where does FAU rank for English in Florida?
Of 12 Florida colleges reporting English graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 6th. The highest is Rollins College at $55,912.
What jobs do English graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $60,410 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $72,040 nationally. Others include proofreaders and copy markers.
Is FAU the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing FAU with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportWe never share your contact information.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
Data: JSON · Markdown · all datasets
Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University English: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/english (College Scorecard and BLS data).