English Language and Literature at Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Fairfield University graduates in english language and literature earn 29% 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 Fairfield University 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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| 32 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $63,834 | $60,757 | #40 | $26,652 |
| 33 | Providence College Providence, RI | $63,736 | $62,773 | #26 | $40,798 |
| 34 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $63,413 | $57,702 | #60 | $34,718 |
| 35 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $62,527 | $56,294 | #80 | $27,206 |
| 36 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $62,440 | $56,216 | #82 | $41,045 |
| 37 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $62,425 | $64,623 | #21 | $31,129 |
| 38 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $62,291 | $54,854 | #95 | $39,867 |
Other Majors at Fairfield University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $120,303 | $74,023 | #32 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $110,586 | $71,747 | #19 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $106,663 | $62,952 | #31 of 452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $101,831 | $91,418 | #124 of 966 |
| International Business | $101,411 | — | #10 of 115 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $96,937 | — | #25 of 166 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $94,347 | $49,239 | #3 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,633 | $62,846 | #146 of 318 |
| Marketing | $86,740 | $53,891 | #41 of 516 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,962 | $50,558 | #82 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $84,078 | — | #63 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $83,709 | $38,426 | #31 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $78,081 | $46,677 | #13 of 660 |
| Psychology | $70,211 | $39,890 | #24 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fairfield University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,206 one year after graduating and $62,527 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fairfield University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Fairfield University ranks #35 by median pay four years after graduation, and #80 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Fairfield University worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.