English Language and Literature at Luther College
Decorah, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Luther College graduates in english language and literature earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Luther 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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| 373 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $46,269 | $49,376 | #278 | $27,356 |
| 374 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $46,269 | $49,376 | #279 | $27,356 |
| 375 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $46,154 | $43,163 | #456 | $27,549 |
| 376 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $46,116 | $48,508 | #305 | $38,490 |
| 377 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $46,113 | $40,607 | #510 | $22,670 |
| 378 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $46,075 | $47,943 | #322 | $39,591 |
| 379 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $46,043 | $47,910 | #324 | $37,748 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Luther College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,490 one year after graduating and $46,116 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Luther College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Luther College ranks #376 by median pay four years after graduation, and #305 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Luther College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less 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.