English Language and Literature at Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates in english language and literature earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Fort Wayne 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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| 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 |
| 535 | Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | $38,040 | $38,687 | #531 | — |
| 536 | Texas A&M University-Central Texas Killeen, TX | $37,967 | $38,601 | #540 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Fort Wayne english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,853 one year after graduating and $38,113 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Fort Wayne rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Purdue University Fort Wayne ranks #533 by median pay four years after graduation, and #501 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Purdue University Fort Wayne worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,986.
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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.