# Francis Marion University: English (bachelor's)

Florence, SC. IPEDS 218061, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/francis-marion-university/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,098 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,999 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in SC: 6 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (10 colleges, $42,083): -$1,985
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,850

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,098 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,723 | $43,559 | 6.6 years |
| 30-48k | $9,449 | $42,332 | 6.4 years |
| 48-75k | $11,582 | $51,887 | 7.9 years |
| 75-110k | $13,788 | $61,770 | 9.4 years |
| 110k+ | $17,435 | $78,109 | 11.9 years |

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

## English at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wofford College | $58,036 | $25,941 | $18,732 | 84% |
| College of Charleston | $51,705 | $25,000 | $18,960 | 66% |
| Clemson University | $50,582 | $23,123 | $22,253 | 87% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $45,185 | $26,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Winthrop University | $44,068 | $24,500 | $15,343 | 57% |
| Francis Marion University | $40,098 | $30,999 | $11,386 | 43% |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $38,980 | $27,000 | $11,641 | 40% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $37,707 | $26,000 | $13,966 | 49% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $36,785 | $25,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| Lander University | $36,568 | $22,644 | $15,363 | 50% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,950 Florence, SC, $62,580 SC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Florence, SC, $42,900 SC, $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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