English Language and Literature at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 70 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in english language and literature earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois 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 |
| … | |||||
| 297 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $48,475 | $42,542 | #474 | — |
| 298 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $48,475 | $42,687 | #472 | $24,521 |
| 299 | Alma College Alma, MI | $48,445 | $51,080 | #206 | $24,280 |
| 300 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $48,442 | $47,594 | #334 | $31,066 |
| 301 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $48,397 | $49,206 | #283 | $38,089 |
| 302 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $48,338 | $51,874 | #164 | $32,694 |
| 303 | Ohio State University-Lima Campus Lima, OH | $48,301 | $51,544 | #179 | $29,605 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,066 one year after graduating and $48,442 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #300 by median pay four years after graduation, and #334 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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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.