English Language and Literature at Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 34 graduates a year
Grinnell College graduates in english language and literature earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grinnell 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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| 541 | Muskingum University New Concord, OH | $37,439 | $39,953 | #513 | — |
| 542 | Harding University Searcy, AR | $37,384 | $44,054 | #433 | $19,588 |
| 543 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $37,326 | $35,746 | #566 | — |
| 544 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $36,854 | $38,766 | #530 | — |
| 545 | University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC | $36,785 | $40,789 | #505 | $30,150 |
| 546 | Corban University Salem, OR | $36,779 | $36,996 | #556 | $28,836 |
| 547 | Columbia College Columbia, MO | $36,714 | $39,365 | #524 | $24,240 |
Other Majors at Grinnell College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $110,724 | $46,791 | #48 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $109,892 | $84,449 | #114 of 349 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,518 | $36,662 | #147 of 565 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $59,638 | — | #98 of 476 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $57,752 | $28,507 | #39 of 82 |
| Biology | $56,275 | $37,170 | #480 of 841 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,983 | $28,691 | #132 of 225 |
| History | $54,703 | $39,687 | #135 of 459 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $53,105 | $38,598 | #100 of 110 |
| Sociology | — | $28,216 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $20,111 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grinnell College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $36,854 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grinnell College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Grinnell College ranks #544 by median pay four years after graduation, and #530 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Grinnell College worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,582.
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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.