Where University of Missouri-St Louis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-St Louis | — | $40,196 | — |
| Saint Louis University | $33,893 | $38,558 | +14% |
| Truman State University | $29,001 | $38,232 | +32% |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | $30,488 | $36,695 | +20% |
| University of Missouri-Kansas City | $32,054 | $34,783 | +9% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri
English Language and Literature bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (37 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Missouri-St LouisSaint Louis | $13,440 | $27,529* | $40,196 | $19,625 | — |
 Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis | $53,244 | $33,893* | $38,558 | $26,546 | 0.78 |
 University of Missouri-Kansas CityKansas City | $11,988 | $32,054* | $34,783 | $24,125 | 0.75 |
 University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia | $14,130 | $30,488* | $36,695 | $23,182 | 0.76 |
 Truman State UniversityKirksville | $9,470 | $29,001* | $38,232 | $22,844 | 0.79 |
 Drury University-College of Continuing Professional StudiesSpringfield | $8,044 | $26,057* | $33,493 | $26,215 | 1.01 |
| 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 University of Missouri-St Louis, approximately 18% 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.