English Language and Literature at Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Elmhurst University graduates in english language and literature earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Elmhurst 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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| 377 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $46,113 | $40,607 | #510 | $22,670 |
| 378 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $46,075 | $47,943 | #322 | $39,591 |
| 379 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $46,043 | $47,910 | #324 | $37,748 |
| 380 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $46,021 | $45,215 | #404 | $33,947 |
| 381 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $46,008 | $49,373 | #280 | $24,384 |
| 382 | Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY | $45,986 | $43,769 | #439 | $26,422 |
| 383 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $45,954 | $49,315 | #281 | $23,397 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elmhurst University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,947 one year after graduating and $46,021 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elmhurst University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Elmhurst University ranks #380 by median pay four years after graduation, and #404 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Elmhurst University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,249.
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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.