English Language and Literature at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in english language and literature earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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 |
| … | |||||
| 360 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $46,571 | $42,835 | #465 | $32,334 |
| 361 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $46,532 | $49,527 | #273 | $30,425 |
| 362 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $46,508 | $44,079 | #432 | $34,224 |
| 363 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $46,464 | $48,237 | #314 | $26,184 |
| 364 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $46,455 | $43,445 | #449 | $30,689 |
| 365 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $46,409 | $48,291 | #312 | $33,318 |
| 366 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $46,366 | $50,650 | #224 | $26,476 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,184 one year after graduating and $46,464 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Kansas ranks #363 by median pay four years after graduation, and #314 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.