English Language and Literature at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 103 graduates a year
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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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| 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 |
| 323 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $47,753 | $45,451 | #396 | $27,082 |
| 324 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $47,721 | $43,423 | #450 | — |
| 325 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $47,699 | $43,873 | #437 | $36,387 |
| 326 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $47,660 | $43,367 | #452 | $27,452 |
| 327 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $47,659 | $50,727 | #220 | $27,037 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,181 | $69,842 | $32,100 |
Other Majors at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California State Polytechnic University-Pomona english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,721 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California State Polytechnic University-Pomona rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranks #324 by median pay four years after graduation, and #450 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 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 $11,250.
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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.