English Language and Literature at Dalton State College
Dalton, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Dalton State College graduates in english language and literature earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Dalton State 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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| 387 | Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL | $45,842 | $48,793 | #289 | $27,097 |
| 388 | Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | $45,834 | $46,600 | #366 | $34,754 |
| 389 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $45,824 | $41,727 | #486 | $30,540 |
| 390 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $45,747 | $47,357 | #340 | — |
| 391 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $45,746 | $46,510 | #372 | $24,187 |
| 392 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $45,688 | $43,642 | #441 | $25,136 |
| 393 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $45,684 | $46,447 | #374 | — |
Other Majors at Dalton State College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,253 | $78,830 | #557 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,902 | $51,841 | #548 of 796 |
| Marketing | $64,649 | — | #301 of 516 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $63,224 | — | #150 of 166 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,331 | $43,424 | #784 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,341 | $37,856 | #540 of 660 |
| Social Work | $47,420 | — | #333 of 420 |
| History | $47,243 | $32,899 | #310 of 459 |
| Biology | $47,218 | $30,839 | #753 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,604 | $39,889 | #462 of 680 |
| Psychology | $41,357 | $30,688 | #935 of 1027 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $29,594 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dalton State College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,747 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dalton State College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Dalton State College ranks #390 by median pay four years after graduation, and #340 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Dalton State College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
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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.