English Language and Literature at University of Delaware
Newark, DE · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
University of Delaware graduates in english language and literature earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Delaware 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 |
| … | |||||
| 108 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $56,362 | $57,304 | #70 | — |
| 109 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $56,297 | $51,227 | #193 | $32,339 |
| 110 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $56,289 | $55,304 | #90 | $28,640 |
| 111 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $56,243 | $55,906 | #86 | $32,487 |
| 112 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $56,204 | $60,297 | #43 | $26,694 |
| 113 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $56,097 | $51,045 | #209 | $24,523 |
| 114 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $56,071 | $51,058 | #208 | $33,173 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Delaware english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,487 one year after graduating and $56,243 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Delaware rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Delaware ranks #111 by median pay four years after graduation, and #86 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Delaware worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,500.
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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.