English Language and Literature at Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Fort Lewis College graduates in english language and literature earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Lewis 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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| 466 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $41,920 | $49,594 | #269 | $23,182 |
| 467 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $41,767 | $44,572 | #424 | $28,649 |
| 468 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $41,719 | $44,757 | #421 | — |
| 469 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $41,653 | $38,954 | #528 | $25,718 |
| 470 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $41,634 | $45,479 | #395 | $21,447 |
| 471 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $41,622 | $43,087 | #458 | $29,121 |
| 472 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $41,578 | $44,370 | #428 | $21,825 |
Other Majors at Fort Lewis College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $77,389 | $50,985 | #53 of 57 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,298 | $45,693 | #730 of 796 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $56,304 | — | #103 of 138 |
| Marketing | $56,044 | — | #449 of 516 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,038 | $33,376 | #232 of 271 |
| Chemistry | $51,332 | $34,159 | #203 of 209 |
| Public Health | $47,830 | $37,498 | #182 of 215 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,492 | $22,541 | #245 of 265 |
| Psychology | $46,256 | $27,019 | #738 of 1027 |
| Anthropology | $45,833 | $25,891 | #97 of 188 |
| Sociology | $43,544 | $27,553 | #415 of 462 |
| Biology | $41,694 | $26,350 | #815 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $41,675 | $24,419 | #582 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,032 | — | #620 of 680 |
| Outdoor Education | $39,598 | $25,514 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $22,754 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Lewis College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,718 one year after graduating and $41,653 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Lewis College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Fort Lewis College ranks #469 by median pay four years after graduation, and #528 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Fort Lewis College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,250.
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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.