Where Pittsburg State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg State University | — | $33,988 | — |
| College of the Holy Cross | $43,362 | $69,556 | +60% |
| Washburn University | $36,598 | $38,670 | +6% |
| University of Kansas | $26,184 | $37,147 | +42% |
| Wichita State University | $27,585 | $34,846 | +26% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (23 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg | $8,008 | $31,364* | $33,988 | $23,250* | — |
 Washburn UniversityTopeka | $9,578 | $36,598* | $38,670 | $23,000* | 0.63 |
 Benedictine CollegeAtchison | $34,800 | $32,214* | — | $27,000* | 0.84 |
 Kansas State UniversityManhattan | $10,942 | $31,364* | — | $21,750* | 0.69 |
 Wichita State UniversityWichita | $9,322 | $27,585* | $34,846 | $25,976* | 0.94 |
 University of KansasLawrence | $11,700 | $26,184* | $37,147 | $23,500* | 0.90 |
| 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 Pittsburg State University, approximately 32% 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 5 similar programs in KS. Actual outcomes may vary.