English Language and Literature at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in english language and literature earn 2% more 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 Iowa State 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 |
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| 260 | Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | $49,785 | $50,632 | #225 | $34,043 |
| 261 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $49,706 | $49,999 | #252 | — |
| 262 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $49,684 | $45,209 | #406 | $35,468 |
| 263 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $49,626 | $52,200 | #157 | $38,375 |
| 264 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $49,537 | $50,380 | #236 | $22,588 |
| 265 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $49,493 | $52,816 | #139 | $29,095 |
| 266 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $49,464 | $57,258 | #71 | $24,355 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at Iowa State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,246 | — | — |
Other Majors at Iowa State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,375 one year after graduating and $49,626 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Iowa State University ranks #263 by median pay four years after graduation, and #157 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,599.
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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.