English Language and Literature at Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Northern Illinois University graduates in english language and literature earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern 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 |
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| 310 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $48,178 | $50,132 | #244 | $34,633 |
| 311 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $48,101 | $50,717 | #222 | $31,746 |
| 312 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $48,091 | $44,297 | #429 | $39,122 |
| 313 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $47,981 | $47,141 | #346 | $34,122 |
| 314 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $47,954 | $49,898 | #256 | — |
| 315 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $47,935 | $49,879 | #257 | $34,587 |
| 316 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $47,876 | $45,732 | #390 | — |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at Northern Illinois University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $43,753 | $50,510 | — |
Other Majors at Northern Illinois University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Illinois University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,122 one year after graduating and $47,981 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Illinois University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Northern Illinois University ranks #313 by median pay four years after graduation, and #346 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Northern Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
← All data for Northern Illinois University · 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.