English Language and Literature at Southwest Baptist University
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (37 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Baptist University | $27,529* | — | $26,215* | — |
| Saint Louis University | $33,893* | $38,558 | $26,546* | 0.78 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $32,054* | $34,783 | $24,125* | 0.75 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $30,488* | $36,695 | $23,182* | 0.76 |
| Truman State University | $29,001* | $38,232 | $22,844* | 0.79 |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies | $26,057* | $33,493 | $26,215* | 1.01 |
| National Median | $29,967* | — | $24,529* | 0.82 |
Other English Language and Literature Programs in Missouri
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Missouri schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis University Saint Louis | $53,244 | $33,893 | $26,546 |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City | $11,988 | $32,054 | $24,125 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia | $14,130 | $30,488 | $23,182 |
| Truman State University Kirksville | $9,470 | $29,001 | $22,844 |
| Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield | $8,044 | $26,057 | $26,215 |
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 Southwest Baptist University, approximately 35% 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 8 similar programs in MO. Actual outcomes may vary.