English Language and Literature at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Indiana University-Indianapolis graduates in english language and literature earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Indianapolis 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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| 528 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $38,366 | $45,211 | #405 | $35,114 |
| 529 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $38,366 | $41,172 | #497 | $29,494 |
| 530 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $38,210 | $36,214 | #562 | $28,818 |
| 531 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $38,198 | $40,979 | #498 | $27,234 |
| 532 | Hollins University Roanoke, VA | $38,172 | $34,759 | #569 | $25,876 |
| 533 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $38,113 | $40,888 | #501 | $24,853 |
| 534 | Indiana University-East Richmond, IN | $38,061 | $40,832 | #504 | $28,920 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Indianapolis english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,234 one year after graduating and $38,198 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Indianapolis rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Indiana University-Indianapolis ranks #531 by median pay four years after graduation, and #498 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Indiana University-Indianapolis worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less 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.