English Language and Literature at University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
University of Arkansas graduates in english language and literature earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Arkansas 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 |
| … | |||||
| 316 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $47,876 | $45,732 | #390 | — |
| 317 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $47,873 | $45,729 | #391 | $31,258 |
| 318 | Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | $47,838 | $48,652 | #293 | $40,151 |
| 319 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $47,809 | $56,339 | #79 | $26,369 |
| 320 | Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | $47,804 | $43,530 | #445 | $27,110 |
| 321 | Athens State University Athens, AL | $47,773 | $54,226 | #104 | $40,917 |
| 322 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $47,757 | $52,167 | #158 | $33,483 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arkansas english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,369 one year after graduating and $47,809 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arkansas rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Arkansas ranks #319 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Arkansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.