English Language and Literature at Berea College
Berea, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Berea College graduates in english language and literature earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Berea 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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| 485 | East Central University Ada, OK | $40,890 | $45,910 | #389 | $40,559 |
| 486 | University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA | $40,855 | $42,293 | #475 | $24,055 |
| 487 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $40,802 | $41,496 | #489 | — |
| 488 | Berea College Berea, KY | $40,722 | $46,110 | #382 | $13,403 |
| 489 | Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN | $40,676 | $43,638 | #442 | $32,336 |
| 490 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $40,616 | $45,990 | #385 | $27,950 |
| 491 | Idaho State University Pocatello, ID | $40,602 | $43,175 | #455 | $31,441 |
Other Majors at Berea College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,491 | $35,185 | #256 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $67,510 | — |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,830 | — | #34 of 34 |
| Business/Commerce | $52,456 | $44,627 | #246 of 271 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,723 | $30,663 | #616 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,768 | — | #954 of 1027 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $38,352 | $28,495 | #46 of 49 |
| Education | $36,412 | $21,709 | #70 of 71 |
| Biology | $32,729 | $26,744 | #839 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,013 | $20,036 | #413 of 423 |
| Agriculture | — | $25,912 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Berea College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $13,403 one year after graduating and $40,722 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Berea College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Berea College ranks #488 by median pay four years after graduation, and #382 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Berea College worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
← All data for Berea College · Methodology
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.