English Language and Literature at Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Northeastern Illinois University graduates in english language and literature earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northeastern Illinois 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 |
| … | |||||
| 273 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $49,159 | $49,995 | #253 | — |
| 274 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $49,154 | $51,827 | #166 | $28,927 |
| 275 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $49,150 | $51,823 | #167 | $24,329 |
| 276 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $49,141 | $48,281 | #313 | $36,594 |
| 277 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $49,101 | $50,431 | #233 | $31,293 |
| 278 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $49,088 | $52,678 | #144 | $32,021 |
| 279 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $49,064 | $52,653 | #145 | $19,742 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northeastern Illinois University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,594 one year after graduating and $49,141 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northeastern Illinois University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Northeastern Illinois University ranks #276 by median pay four years after graduation, and #313 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Northeastern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,820.
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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.