English Language and Literature at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Northwestern University graduates in english language and literature earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern 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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| 36 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $62,440 | $56,216 | #82 | $41,045 |
| 37 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $62,425 | $64,623 | #21 | $31,129 |
| 38 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $62,291 | $54,854 | #95 | $39,867 |
| 39 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $62,147 | $61,059 | #36 | $31,748 |
| 40 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $62,082 | $65,977 | #16 | $40,233 |
| 41 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $62,073 | $54,662 | #98 | $34,206 |
| 42 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $61,989 | $63,043 | #25 | $40,967 |
Other Majors at Northwestern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $163,740 | $102,998 | #1 of 148 |
| Computer Science | $155,106 | $99,981 | #28 of 349 |
| Applied Mathematics | $148,740 | $94,684 | #4 of 45 |
| Industrial Engineering | $138,720 | $89,811 | #1 of 94 |
| Economics | $126,006 | $84,932 | #21 of 368 |
| Statistics | $122,682 | $77,917 | #7 of 50 |
| Chemical Engineering | $111,040 | $80,709 | #12 of 158 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $108,498 | $82,255 | #2 of 187 |
| Mathematics | $107,072 | $79,530 | #19 of 309 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $102,994 | $68,592 | #19 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $98,277 | $75,253 | #49 of 318 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | $97,819 | — | #1 of 15 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $93,541 | $52,210 | #2 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $93,180 | — | #7 of 476 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $84,712 | $61,009 | #1 of 24 |
| Journalism | $80,258 | $50,426 | #3 of 187 |
| History | $78,966 | $50,161 | #13 of 459 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $78,752 | $48,558 | #9 of 34 |
| Sociology | $75,267 | $38,402 | #8 of 462 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $74,477 | $58,326 | #30 of 118 |
| Psychology | $73,646 | $44,088 | #14 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,231 | $54,737 | #89 of 565 |
| Biology | $71,181 | — | #82 of 841 |
| Psychology | $62,905 | $36,890 | #3 of 9 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $59,372 | $39,012 | #15 of 103 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $54,279 | $35,334 | #56 of 67 |
| Music | $53,875 | $34,823 | #37 of 268 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $51,471 | $24,611 | #65 of 158 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $49,316 | $19,245 | #17 of 255 |
| Public Health | — | $39,956 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,748 one year after graduating and $62,147 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Northwestern University ranks #39 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Northwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,450.
← All data for Northwestern 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.