English Language and Literature at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 96 graduates a year
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduates in english language and literature earn 12% 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 Urbana-Champaign 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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| 140 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $54,674 | $52,038 | #160 | $34,337 |
| 141 | St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY | $54,602 | $51,970 | #163 | $27,105 |
| 142 | Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT | $54,574 | $49,134 | #284 | — |
| 143 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL | $54,570 | $53,615 | #120 | $37,031 |
| 144 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $54,524 | $53,701 | #118 | $30,137 |
| 145 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | $54,501 | $49,592 | #270 | $14,407 |
| 146 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $54,500 | $50,968 | #210 | $35,364 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,031 one year after graduating and $54,570 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranks #143 by median pay four years after graduation, and #120 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.