# Mississippi State University: English (bachelor's)

Mississippi State, MS. IPEDS 176080, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mississippi-state-university/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,651
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $35,877 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in MS: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MS median for this major (3 colleges, $39,214): -$3,337
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,071

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.38 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $35,877 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,332 | $62,774 | 11.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,372 | $62,949 | 11.8 years |
| 48-75k | $18,671 | $81,779 | 15.4 years |
| 75-110k | $20,704 | $90,684 | 17.0 years |
| 110k+ | $22,987 | $100,683 | 18.9 years |

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

## English at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | $42,000 | $19,537 | $13,314 | 72% |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $39,214 | not reported | $21,708 | 49% |
| Mississippi State University | $35,877 | $21,500 | $17,595 | 67% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $50,980 MS, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported metro, not reported MS, $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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