English Language and Literature at University of Louisville
Louisville, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
University of Louisville 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 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Louisville 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 399 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $45,454 | $46,213 | #378 | $25,077 |
| 400 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $45,337 | $39,792 | #517 | $31,317 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Louisville english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,994 one year after graduating and $45,572 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Louisville rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Louisville ranks #397 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Louisville 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 $19,628.
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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.