English Language and Literature at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Eastern Kentucky University graduates in english language and literature earn 28% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Kentucky 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 |
| … | |||||
| 562 | University of Montevallo Montevallo, AL | $35,858 | $40,702 | #506 | — |
| 563 | Drury University Springfield, MO | $35,543 | $38,110 | #549 | $26,057 |
| 564 | Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies Springfield, MO | $35,543 | $38,110 | #550 | $26,057 |
| 565 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $35,203 | $39,860 | #516 | $20,091 |
| 566 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI | $34,689 | $36,096 | #564 | — |
| 567 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $34,560 | $37,077 | #555 | $31,171 |
| 568 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $33,714 | $36,180 | #563 | $19,136 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Kentucky University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,091 one year after graduating and $35,203 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Kentucky University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Eastern Kentucky University ranks #565 by median pay four years after graduation, and #516 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Eastern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,509.
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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.