English Language and Literature at Wabash College
Crawfordsville, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Wabash College graduates in english language and literature earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wabash 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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| 158 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $53,860 | $54,760 | #97 | $34,739 |
| 159 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $53,702 | $51,113 | #205 | $35,053 |
| 160 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $53,652 | $51,066 | #207 | $27,142 |
| 161 | Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN | $53,638 | $57,544 | #66 | — |
| 162 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $53,504 | $46,956 | #351 | $30,025 |
| 163 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $53,423 | $50,848 | #216 | $36,200 |
| 164 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $53,400 | $47,024 | #347 | $37,188 |
Other Majors at Wabash College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $87,372 | $51,815 | #121 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $74,061 | $32,834 | #78 of 565 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $69,988 | $26,455 | #5 of 45 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $65,605 | $50,446 | #10 of 137 |
| Biology | $62,653 | — | #263 of 841 |
| History | $59,221 | $39,138 | #71 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wabash College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $53,638 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wabash College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Wabash College ranks #161 by median pay four years after graduation, and #66 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Wabash College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.