# Iowa State University: English (bachelor's)

Ames, IA. IPEDS 153603, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/iowa-state-university/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,375
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,626 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,000 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in IA: 3 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IA median for this major (6 colleges, $47,984): +$1,642
- Versus the U.S. median: +$678

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,626 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,582 | $45,714 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,506 | $49,706 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $15,463 | $66,800 | 5.2 years |
| 75-110k | $19,605 | $84,694 | 6.5 years |
| 110k+ | $22,496 | $97,183 | 7.5 years |

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

## English at IA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | $57,563 | not reported | $29,127 | 74% |
| University of Iowa | $51,679 | $22,000 | $22,531 | 75% |
| Iowa State University | $49,626 | $24,000 | $18,589 | 75% |
| University of Northern Iowa | $46,343 | $24,274 | $15,901 | 68% |
| Luther College | $46,116 | $27,000 | $23,097 | 71% |
| Grinnell College | $36,854 | $18,059 | $17,648 | 88% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $63,450 Ames, IA, $61,200 IA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Ames, IA, $44,680 IA, $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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