English Language and Literature at The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 84 graduates a year
The University of Alabama graduates in english language and literature earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Alabama Compares for English Language and Literature
All 576 colleges reporting english language and literature earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $82,036 | $74,647 | #3 | $30,544 |
| 2 | Seattle University Seattle, WA | $78,906 | $72,577 | #6 | — |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $78,370 | $68,672 | #10 | $52,122 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $78,169 | $76,801 | #2 | $44,397 |
| 5 | Wake Forest University Winston-salem, NC | $77,847 | $83,541 | #1 | $31,449 |
| 6 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $74,214 | $65,353 | #19 | $43,362 |
| 7 | Howard University Washington, DC | $73,929 | $64,781 | #20 | — |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $73,497 | $72,387 | #7 | $50,437 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $71,474 | $72,690 | #5 | — |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $70,766 | $62,009 | #28 | $38,985 |
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| 421 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $44,385 | $50,257 | #240 | $31,926 |
| 422 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $44,384 | $50,256 | #241 | $21,404 |
| 423 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $44,331 | $49,773 | #266 | $31,214 |
| 424 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $44,278 | $50,259 | #239 | $25,045 |
| 425 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $44,206 | $41,897 | #478 | $31,492 |
| 426 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $44,158 | $50,123 | #245 | $33,213 |
| 427 | Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | $44,068 | $48,865 | #287 | $28,219 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Alabama english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,045 one year after graduating and $44,278 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Alabama rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, The University of Alabama ranks #424 by median pay four years after graduation, and #239 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at The University of Alabama worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.