English Language and Literature at Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Morehouse College graduates in english language and literature earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Morehouse 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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| 350 | Troy University Troy, AL | $46,923 | $53,262 | #126 | $25,888 |
| 351 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $46,850 | $54,245 | #103 | $24,808 |
| 352 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $46,849 | $47,632 | #332 | $35,502 |
| 353 | Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | $46,847 | $48,496 | #306 | $24,659 |
| 354 | Dominican University River Forest, IL | $46,780 | $45,961 | #387 | — |
| 355 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $46,768 | $48,553 | #300 | $27,585 |
| 356 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $46,740 | $44,647 | #422 | $35,118 |
Other Majors at Morehouse College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $112,934 | — | #72 of 459 |
| Economics | $84,816 | $40,726 | #139 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $71,139 | $32,340 | #111 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,422 | $55,567 | #394 of 1176 |
| Sociology | $62,517 | $31,391 | #54 of 462 |
| Psychology | $54,867 | $31,474 | #257 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,273 | $26,839 | #631 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,567 | $26,158 | #597 of 610 |
| Biology | $34,866 | $19,679 | #835 of 841 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Morehouse College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,659 one year after graduating and $46,847 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Morehouse College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Morehouse College ranks #353 by median pay four years after graduation, and #306 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Morehouse College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.