English Language and Literature at Harding University
Searcy, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Harding University graduates in english language and literature earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 72% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Harding University 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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| 539 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $37,786 | $37,124 | #554 | $24,145 |
| 540 | Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC | $37,707 | $41,811 | #482 | $25,310 |
| 541 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $37,439 | $39,953 | #513 | — |
| 542 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $37,384 | $44,054 | #433 | $19,588 |
| 543 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $37,326 | $35,746 | #566 | — |
| 544 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $36,854 | $38,766 | #530 | — |
| 545 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $36,785 | $40,789 | #505 | $30,150 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Harding University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,588 one year after graduating and $37,384 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harding University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Harding University ranks #542 by median pay four years after graduation, and #433 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Harding University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.