Best english language & literature colleges in Texas

English language & literature bachelor graduates in Texas earn a weighted average salary of $42,802 3 years after graduation. This places Texas graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, english language & literature graduates earn 26% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our english language & literature rankings cover 26 of the 37 programs available in Texas, accounting for 86% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Texas | #7 in English nationally

Rice University

Houston, Texas

Economic score 2.56

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Cost $15,091

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,843

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 95%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Texas | #18 in English nationally
Economic score 3.86

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Cost $40,849

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,722

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Texas | #25 in English nationally
Economic score 4.15

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Cost $7,007

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,417

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Texas | #37 in English nationally
Economic score 5.19

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Cost $17,774

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,368

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Texas | #43 in English nationally
Economic score 5.50

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Cost $4,778

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $40,637

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Texas | #53 in English nationally
Economic score 5.80

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Cost $13,900

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,619

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Texas | #61 in English nationally
Economic score 6.29

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Cost $18,850

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,118

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Texas | #67 in English nationally
Economic score 6.77

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Cost $15,005

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,776

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Texas | #69 in English nationally
Economic score 6.96

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Cost $8,601

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,682

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Texas | #71 in English nationally
Economic score 7.01

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Cost $20,048

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,332

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Texas | #73 in English nationally
Economic score 7.06

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Cost $11,064

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,671

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 53%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Texas | #74 in English nationally
Economic score 7.18

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Cost $14,244

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,154

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Texas | #89 in English nationally

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, Texas

Economic score 8.20

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Cost $21,798

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $47,033

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Texas | #93 in English nationally
Economic score 8.35

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Cost $10,061

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,603

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Texas | #101 in English nationally
Economic score 8.74

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Cost $10,928

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,181

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Texas | #106 in English nationally
Economic score 9.10

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Cost $15,205

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,881

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Texas | #119 in English nationally
Economic score 10.00

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Cost $39,271

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $50,987

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 81%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Texas | #137 in English nationally
Economic score 11.10

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Cost $20,257

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,310

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Texas | #176 in English nationally
Economic score 14.44

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Cost $15,134

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,260

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 65%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Texas | #187 in English nationally

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Economic score 15.64

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Cost $14,840

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $40,931

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in english language & literature in Texas?

Years

12.2 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in english language & literature in Texas is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 12.2 years.

How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature earn in Texas?

Salary

$42,802

The median bachelor's degree in english language & literature graduate earns $42,802 4 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in english language & literature cost in Texas?

Net cost

$15,706

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in english language & literature is $15,706. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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