English Language and Literature at University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of West Georgia graduates in english language and literature earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of West Georgia 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 |
| … | |||||
| 483 | Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL | $41,070 | $43,714 | #440 | — |
| 484 | SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY | $40,929 | $38,956 | #527 | — |
| 485 | East Central University Ada, OK | $40,890 | $45,910 | #389 | $40,559 |
| 486 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $40,855 | $42,293 | #475 | $24,055 |
| 487 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $40,802 | $41,496 | #489 | — |
| 488 | Berea College Berea, KY | $40,722 | $46,110 | #382 | $13,403 |
| 489 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $40,676 | $43,638 | #442 | $32,336 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of West Georgia english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,055 one year after graduating and $40,855 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of West Georgia rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of West Georgia ranks #486 by median pay four years after graduation, and #475 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of West Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,875.
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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.