English Language and Literature at Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Northern Kentucky University graduates in english language and literature earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern 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 |
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| 418 | West Texas A & M University Canyon, TX | $44,920 | $45,670 | #392 | $32,172 |
| 419 | University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR | $44,809 | $52,804 | #140 | $35,338 |
| 420 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $44,680 | $45,426 | #397 | $31,004 |
| 421 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $44,385 | $50,257 | #240 | $31,926 |
| 422 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $44,384 | $50,256 | #241 | $21,404 |
| 423 | University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | $44,331 | $49,773 | #266 | $31,214 |
| 424 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $44,278 | $50,259 | #239 | $25,045 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Kentucky University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,926 one year after graduating and $44,385 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Kentucky University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Northern Kentucky University ranks #421 by median pay four years after graduation, and #240 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Northern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,092.
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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.