English Language and Literature at Whittier College
Whittier, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Whittier College graduates in english language and literature earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Whittier 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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| 114 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $56,071 | $51,058 | #208 | $33,173 |
| 115 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $55,912 | $59,511 | #47 | $25,777 |
| 116 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $55,759 | $53,071 | #131 | $27,958 |
| 117 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $55,536 | $50,534 | #229 | $26,317 |
| 118 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $55,456 | $59,180 | #48 | $30,746 |
| 119 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $55,440 | $52,767 | #141 | — |
| 120 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $55,412 | $50,458 | #232 | $40,092 |
Other Majors at Whittier College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,792 | $40,073 | #261 of 1176 |
| Social Sciences | $64,736 | $20,660 | #8 of 87 |
| Psychology | $58,397 | $30,321 | #127 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,853 | $29,616 | #421 of 565 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,719 | $24,055 | #480 of 610 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $44,877 | — | #132 of 172 |
| Biology | — | $32,139 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Whittier College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,317 one year after graduating and $55,536 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Whittier College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Whittier College ranks #117 by median pay four years after graduation, and #229 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Whittier College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,125.
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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.