English Language and Literature at University of San Diego
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
University of San Diego graduates in english language and literature earn 41% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of San Diego 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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| 14 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $69,349 | $70,529 | #8 | $22,159 |
| 15 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $69,065 | $60,819 | #38 | $49,340 |
| 16 | Elon University Elon, NC | $68,927 | $73,968 | #4 | $36,302 |
| 17 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $68,752 | $62,560 | #27 | $22,475 |
| 18 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $68,063 | $61,278 | #34 | — |
| 19 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $67,877 | $59,773 | #44 | $49,639 |
| 20 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $67,877 | $59,773 | #45 | $49,639 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of San Diego english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,475 one year after graduating and $68,752 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of San Diego rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of San Diego ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of San Diego worth it?
Its graduates earn 41% 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.