English Language and Literature at University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
University of Iowa graduates in english language and literature earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Iowa 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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| 197 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $51,718 | $58,704 | #50 | $40,486 |
| 198 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $51,715 | $49,222 | #282 | $28,605 |
| 199 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $51,705 | $57,333 | #69 | $29,544 |
| 200 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $51,679 | $54,360 | #101 | $34,116 |
| 201 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $51,521 | $45,219 | #403 | — |
| 202 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $51,485 | $46,882 | #352 | $40,167 |
| 203 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $51,385 | $48,908 | #286 | $21,208 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at University of Iowa
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $59,774 | — |
Other Majors at University of Iowa by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Iowa english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,116 one year after graduating and $51,679 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Iowa rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Iowa ranks #200 by median pay four years after graduation, and #101 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Iowa worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,400.
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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.