English Language and Literature at Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Spelman College graduates in english language and literature earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Spelman 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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| 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 |
| 39 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $62,147 | $61,059 | #36 | $31,748 |
| 40 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $62,082 | $65,977 | #16 | $40,233 |
Other Majors at Spelman College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $98,692 | — |
| Mathematics | $94,634 | — | #33 of 309 |
| Economics | $79,456 | $59,907 | #186 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,378 | $39,050 | #176 of 565 |
| Sociology | $62,587 | — | #53 of 462 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $60,978 | $28,357 | #70 of 156 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $56,538 | $25,753 | #44 of 87 |
| Psychology | $52,775 | $29,343 | #363 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,364 | — | #227 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,995 | $21,638 | #712 of 841 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $25,137 | $28,080 | #103 of 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spelman College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,129 one year after graduating and $62,425 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spelman College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Spelman College ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Spelman College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,314.
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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.