English Language and Literature at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Purdue University Northwest graduates in english language and literature earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Purdue University Northwest 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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| 564 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $35,543 | $38,110 | #550 | $26,057 |
| 565 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $35,203 | $39,860 | #516 | $20,091 |
| 566 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $34,689 | $36,096 | #564 | — |
| 567 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $34,560 | $37,077 | #555 | $31,171 |
| 568 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $33,714 | $36,180 | #563 | $19,136 |
| 569 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $33,671 | $35,838 | #565 | $25,035 |
| 570 | Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | $33,115 | $30,154 | #576 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Purdue University Northwest english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,171 one year after graduating and $34,560 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Purdue University Northwest rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Purdue University Northwest ranks #567 by median pay four years after graduation, and #555 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Purdue University Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,633.
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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.