English Language and Literature at Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
Loyola University Chicago graduates in english language and literature earn 16% 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 Loyola University Chicago 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 |
| … | |||||
| 107 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $56,454 | $57,414 | #67 | $24,373 |
| 108 | Austin College Sherman, TX | $56,362 | $57,304 | #70 | — |
| 109 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $56,297 | $51,227 | #193 | $32,339 |
| 110 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $56,289 | $55,304 | #90 | $28,640 |
| 111 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $56,243 | $55,906 | #86 | $32,487 |
| 112 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $56,204 | $60,297 | #43 | $26,694 |
| 113 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $56,097 | $51,045 | #209 | $24,523 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Loyola University Chicago english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,640 one year after graduating and $56,289 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Loyola University Chicago rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Loyola University Chicago ranks #110 by median pay four years after graduation, and #90 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Loyola University Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.