English Language and Literature at Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Westmont College graduates in english language and literature earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Westmont College 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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| 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 |
| 77 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $58,434 | $55,617 | #88 | — |
| 78 | The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $58,164 | $63,538 | #23 | $31,218 |
Other Majors at Westmont College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | $84,815 | $54,457 | #25 of 84 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $83,026 | — |
| Biology | $75,889 | $30,635 | #45 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,535 | $41,225 | #118 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $61,939 | — | #71 of 476 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,878 | $27,708 | #193 of 610 |
| Psychology | $45,455 | $34,826 | #779 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Westmont College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,806 one year after graduating and $58,459 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Westmont College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Westmont College ranks #75 by median pay four years after graduation, and #128 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Westmont College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,515.
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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.