English Language and Literature at Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Wheaton College graduates in english language and literature earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wheaton College 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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| 179 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $52,697 | $48,539 | #302 | $34,563 |
| 180 | University of New Hampshire at Manchester Manchester, NH | $52,697 | $48,539 | #303 | $34,563 |
| 181 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online Manchester, NH | $52,697 | $48,539 | #304 | $34,563 |
| 182 | Wheaton College Wheaton, IL | $52,647 | $51,725 | #168 | $32,723 |
| 183 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $52,608 | $51,687 | #170 | $28,660 |
| 184 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $52,602 | $55,988 | #85 | $29,534 |
| 185 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $52,576 | $53,454 | #124 | $32,892 |
Other Majors at Wheaton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $84,829 | $62,889 | #138 of 368 |
| Computer Science | — | $81,470 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $80,258 | $55,300 | #41 of 84 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $69,566 | $32,375 | #32 of 156 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $65,230 | $40,084 | #64 of 118 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,695 | $39,321 | #157 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,974 | $31,658 | #512 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,374 | $47,714 | #322 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $45,069 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $42,635 | $37,025 | #210 of 225 |
| Religious Education | $42,605 | $31,892 | #7 of 12 |
| Music | $40,329 | $26,540 | #181 of 268 |
| Philosophy | $40,076 | — | #82 of 86 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,363 | $23,202 | #292 of 423 |
| Anthropology | $37,501 | — | #174 of 188 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | — | $29,986 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,723 one year after graduating and $52,647 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Wheaton College ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #168 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Wheaton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,101.
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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.