English Language and Literature at University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 184 graduates a year
University of California-Santa Barbara graduates in english language and literature earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Santa Barbara 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 |
| … | |||||
| 61 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $59,396 | $56,533 | #75 | $35,838 |
| 62 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $59,381 | $52,291 | #154 | $29,221 |
| 63 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $59,345 | $54,000 | #109 | — |
| 64 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $59,334 | $53,990 | #110 | $24,099 |
| 65 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $59,288 | $52,032 | #161 | $36,561 |
| 66 | Siena College Loudonville, NY | $59,280 | $56,422 | #77 | $31,655 |
| 67 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $59,267 | $56,410 | #78 | $25,109 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Santa Barbara english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,099 one year after graduating and $59,334 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Santa Barbara rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of California-Santa Barbara ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #110 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of California-Santa Barbara worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,892.
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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.