English Language and Literature at DePaul University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
DePaul University graduates in english language and literature earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How DePaul 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 |
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| 180 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $52,697 | $48,539 | #303 | $34,563 |
| 181 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $52,697 | $48,539 | #304 | $34,563 |
| 182 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $52,647 | $51,725 | #168 | $32,723 |
| 183 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $52,608 | $51,687 | #170 | $28,660 |
| 184 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $52,602 | $55,988 | #85 | $29,534 |
| 185 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $52,576 | $53,454 | #124 | $32,892 |
| 186 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $52,439 | $56,257 | #81 | $23,909 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DePaul University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,660 one year after graduating and $52,608 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does DePaul University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, DePaul University ranks #183 by median pay four years after graduation, and #170 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at DePaul University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,956.
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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.