# University of South Alabama: English (bachelor's)

Mobile, AL. IPEDS 102094, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-alabama/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,486
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,718 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,505 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (9 colleges, $46,923): +$4,795
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,770

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,718 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,657 | $56,324 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $13,265 | $59,029 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,277 | $72,433 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $23,252 | $103,471 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,322 | $112,683 | 5.6 years |

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

## English at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | $51,718 | $23,505 | $17,648 | 53% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $48,706 | $24,946 | $18,749 | 64% |
| Athens State University | $47,773 | $26,833 | not reported | not reported |
| University of North Alabama | $47,150 | $25,000 | $12,170 | 55% |
| Troy University | $46,923 | $25,924 | $16,527 | 50% |
| The University of Alabama | $44,278 | $22,250 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Auburn University | $44,158 | $25,000 | $24,323 | 82% |
| Jacksonville State University | $42,655 | $23,267 | $14,279 | 55% |
| University of Montevallo | $35,858 | not reported | $17,683 | 54% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $61,550 Mobile, AL, $61,990 AL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Mobile, AL, not reported AL, $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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