Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (32 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Presbyterian College$38,967
Wofford College$34,478$54,078$25,9410.75
Clemson University$33,509$40,400$23,1230.69
University of South Carolina-Upstate$30,150$25,0000.83
College of Charleston$29,544$32,560$25,0000.85
Winthrop University$28,219$37,385$24,5000.87
National Median$29,967$24,5290.82

Other English Language and Literature Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Wofford College
Spartanburg
$54,100$34,478$25,941
Clemson University
Clemson
$15,554$33,509$23,123
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg
$11,583$30,150$25,000
College of Charleston
Charleston
$12,978$29,544$25,000
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
$15,956$28,219$24,500

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 Presbyterian College, approximately 28% 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.