English Language and Literature at Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 61 graduates a year
Florida Atlantic University graduates in english language and literature earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida Atlantic 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 |
| … | |||||
| 325 | Whitworth University Spokane, WA | $47,699 | $43,873 | #437 | $36,387 |
| 326 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $47,660 | $43,367 | #452 | $27,452 |
| 327 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $47,659 | $50,727 | #220 | $27,037 |
| 328 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $47,642 | $50,709 | #223 | $23,264 |
| 329 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $47,639 | $47,920 | #323 | — |
| 330 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $47,634 | $48,430 | #307 | $32,482 |
| 331 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $47,549 | $45,419 | #398 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Atlantic University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,264 one year after graduating and $47,642 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Atlantic University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Florida Atlantic University ranks #328 by median pay four years after graduation, and #223 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Florida Atlantic University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,750.
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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.