English Language and Literature at Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Bellarmine University graduates in english language and literature earn 6% 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 Bellarmine 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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| 392 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $45,688 | $43,642 | #441 | $25,136 |
| 393 | University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX | $45,684 | $46,447 | #374 | — |
| 394 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $45,673 | $47,601 | #333 | $33,677 |
| 395 | Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | $45,612 | $51,647 | #172 | $32,295 |
| 396 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR | $45,610 | $53,748 | #117 | $32,883 |
| 397 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $45,572 | $51,601 | #173 | $28,994 |
| 398 | Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN | $45,483 | $43,446 | #448 | $29,491 |
Other Majors at Bellarmine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,262 | — | #151 of 452 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,814 | $70,544 | #619 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $79,698 | — | #75 of 253 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,991 | $41,061 | #626 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $61,841 | $30,236 | #93 of 610 |
| Psychology | $53,413 | $29,028 | #331 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,228 | $25,424 | #482 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,527 | $30,930 | #450 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,665 | $34,858 | #426 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,808 | $38,469 | #542 of 680 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $40,785 | — |
| Biology | — | $29,253 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bellarmine University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,295 one year after graduating and $45,612 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bellarmine University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Bellarmine University ranks #395 by median pay four years after graduation, and #172 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Bellarmine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.