# Missouri State University-Springfield: English (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $21,392
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $38,690 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in MO: 6 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MO median for this major (10 colleges, $38,806): -$116
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,258

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $38,690 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | 18.2 years |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | 18.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 19.8 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | more than 20 years |

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

## English at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $56,584 | $24,125 | $13,310 | 56% |
| Saint Louis University | $50,769 | $26,546 | $24,398 | 80% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $47,487 | $23,182 | $20,268 | 75% |
| University of Missouri-St Louis | $43,582 | $19,625 | $15,071 | 57% |
| Truman State University | $38,923 | $22,844 | $12,780 | 69% |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $38,690 | $25,000 | $17,613 | 58% |
| Columbia College | $36,714 | $30,251 | $22,715 | 42% |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $36,356 | $31,000 | $15,882 | 58% |
| Drury University | $35,543 | $26,215 | $20,831 | 62% |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | $35,543 | $26,215 | $10,566 | 43% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $60,060 Springfield, MO, $59,240 MO, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Springfield, MO, $52,920 MO, $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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