English Language and Literature at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 108 graduates a year
San Diego State University graduates in english language and literature earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Diego State 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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| 266 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $49,464 | $57,258 | #71 | $24,355 |
| 267 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $49,434 | $49,725 | #267 | — |
| 268 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $49,421 | $52,109 | #159 | $32,758 |
| 269 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $49,406 | $44,956 | #413 | $24,157 |
| 270 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $49,382 | $47,170 | #345 | $29,398 |
| 271 | University of Denver Denver, CO | $49,287 | $46,093 | #383 | $30,246 |
| 272 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $49,189 | $44,759 | #420 | $27,045 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at San Diego State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $48,158 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,157 one year after graduating and $49,406 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, San Diego State University ranks #269 by median pay four years after graduation, and #413 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at San Diego State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,122.
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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.