# The University of the South: English (bachelor's)

Sewanee, TN. IPEDS 221519, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-the-south/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,218
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,164 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,175 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (11 colleges, $46,342): +$11,822
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,216

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,164 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,485 | $43,198 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,704 | $44,100 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $17,746 | $73,114 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $22,563 | $92,960 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $38,762 | $159,699 | 6.8 years |

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

## English at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $60,439 | $13,420 | $15,846 | 94% |
| The University of the South | $58,164 | $21,175 | $27,872 | 80% |
| Rhodes College | $49,042 | $21,545 | $28,585 | 85% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $47,105 | $24,045 | $13,359 | 54% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $46,366 | $22,990 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Belmont University | $46,342 | $24,250 | $33,147 | 71% |
| The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $45,253 | $22,796 | $14,265 | 50% |
| East Tennessee State University | $43,001 | $16,598 | $15,983 | 53% |
| Austin Peay State University | $42,543 | $25,677 | $9,735 | 40% |
| University of Memphis | $41,383 | $23,708 | $12,397 | 51% |
| Tennessee Technological University | $40,380 | $19,039 | $14,246 | 58% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $61,860 TN, $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 TN, $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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