Where Francis Marion University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all english language and literature bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Marion University | — | $34,994 | — |
| Wofford College | $34,478 | $54,078 | +57% |
| Clemson University | $33,509 | $40,400 | +21% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $25,729 | $39,823 | +55% |
| Winthrop University | $28,219 | $37,385 | +32% |
Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (32 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Francis Marion UniversityFlorence | $11,160 | $28,219* | $34,994 | $30,999 | — |
 Wofford CollegeSpartanburg | $54,100 | $34,478* | $54,078 | $25,941 | 0.75 |
 Clemson UniversityClemson | $15,554 | $33,509* | $40,400 | $23,123 | 0.69 |
 University of South Carolina-UpstateSpartanburg | $11,583 | $30,150* | — | $25,000 | 0.83 |
 College of CharlestonCharleston | $12,978 | $29,544* | $32,560 | $25,000 | 0.85 |
 Winthrop UniversityRock Hill | $15,956 | $28,219* | $37,385 | $24,500 | 0.87 |
| National Median | — | $29,967* | — | $24,529 | 0.82 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with english language and literature graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Francis Marion University, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in SC. Actual outcomes may vary.