English Language and Literature at University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of California-Merced graduates in english language and literature earn 21% more 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 California-Merced 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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| 70 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $59,012 | $53,697 | #119 | $25,477 |
| 71 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $58,901 | $57,870 | #57 | $32,982 |
| 72 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $58,854 | $66,079 | #13 | $16,242 |
| 73 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $58,623 | $53,343 | #125 | $29,152 |
| 74 | Boston University Boston, MA | $58,564 | $51,572 | #176 | $23,579 |
| 75 | Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA | $58,459 | $53,194 | #128 | $37,806 |
| 76 | Drew University Madison, NJ | $58,452 | $51,302 | #190 | $32,279 |
Other Majors at University of California-Merced by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $102,575 | $58,835 | #110 of 189 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,040 | $67,096 | #89 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,795 | $57,223 | #82 of 118 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $83,007 | $47,028 | #19 of 46 |
| Applied Mathematics | $82,156 | $39,138 | #29 of 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,277 | $46,378 | #424 of 1176 |
| Economics | $67,692 | $51,212 | #297 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,815 | $29,153 | #265 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,249 | $36,140 | #362 of 841 |
| Chemistry | $56,888 | $50,944 | #180 of 209 |
| Public Health | $56,393 | $36,555 | #115 of 215 |
| Psychology | $53,143 | $28,669 | #346 of 1027 |
| Cognitive Science | $51,147 | $32,419 | #19 of 19 |
| Sociology | $50,468 | $37,092 | #278 of 462 |
| History | $44,144 | $26,103 | #390 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Merced english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,152 one year after graduating and $58,623 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Merced rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of California-Merced ranks #73 by median pay four years after graduation, and #125 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of California-Merced worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.