English Language and Literature at Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Lake Forest College graduates in english language and literature earn 21% 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 Lake Forest 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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| 68 | National University San Diego, CA | $59,192 | $53,861 | #113 | — |
| 69 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $59,151 | $54,406 | #100 | $41,077 |
| 70 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $59,012 | $53,697 | #119 | $25,477 |
| 71 | Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL | $58,901 | $57,870 | #57 | $32,982 |
| 72 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $58,854 | $66,079 | #13 | $16,242 |
| 73 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $58,623 | $53,343 | #125 | $29,152 |
| 74 | Boston University Boston, MA | $58,564 | $51,572 | #176 | $23,579 |
Other Majors at Lake Forest College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $98,583 | $61,264 | #60 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $77,554 | $48,587 | #309 of 349 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,632 | $44,283 | #46 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,580 | $42,835 | #89 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $61,770 | $34,317 | #287 of 565 |
| Psychology | $54,270 | — | #286 of 1027 |
| Economics | — | $53,529 | — |
| Social Sciences | $53,438 | $39,054 | #22 of 35 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,598 | $35,622 | #159 of 225 |
| Biology | $48,287 | $33,380 | #730 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $26,998 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Forest College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,982 one year after graduating and $58,901 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Forest College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Lake Forest College ranks #71 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Lake Forest College worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,707.
← All data for Lake Forest College · Methodology
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.