English Language and Literature at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Valparaiso University graduates in english language and literature earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Valparaiso University 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 186 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $52,439 | $56,257 | #81 | $23,909 |
| 187 | California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA | $52,428 | $47,706 | #328 | — |
| 188 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $52,420 | $47,699 | #329 | — |
| 189 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $52,378 | $48,177 | #316 | $30,737 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Valparaiso University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,909 one year after graduating and $52,439 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Valparaiso University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Valparaiso University ranks #186 by median pay four years after graduation, and #81 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Valparaiso University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
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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.