English Language and Literature at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
University of Southern California 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 6% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern California 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 |
| … | |||||
| 60 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $59,418 | $54,066 | #106 | $31,282 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $59,345 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Southern California ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Southern California 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 $3,500.
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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.