# Emory University: English (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 139658, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/emory-university/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,019
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,762 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 14 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (14 colleges, $45,824): +$20,938
- Versus the U.S. median: +$17,814

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,762 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,363 | $30,262 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,220 | $37,894 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $11,237 | $46,184 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $13,821 | $56,804 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $53,018 | $217,904 | 6.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## English at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $66,762 | $21,000 | $22,585 | 91% |
| Spelman College | $62,425 | $25,564 | $38,967 | 79% |
| University of Georgia | $51,988 | $21,500 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Kennesaw State University | $50,587 | $27,000 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Georgia State University | $49,792 | $27,513 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Morehouse College | $46,847 | $26,000 | $39,013 | 59% |
| Georgia Southern University | $45,901 | $23,250 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Dalton State College | $45,747 | not reported | $5,012 | 25% |
| University of North Georgia | $45,047 | $24,500 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Georgia College & State University | $44,931 | $25,250 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Columbus State University | $42,316 | $29,114 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Valdosta State University | $41,622 | $27,998 | $10,945 | 42% |
| University of West Georgia | $40,855 | $26,657 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Clayton State University | $31,053 | $22,638 | $8,365 | 40% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $77,210 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $75,480 GA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage $53,020 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $49,200 GA, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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