English Language and Literature at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in english language and literature earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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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| 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 |
| 492 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND | $40,460 | $41,918 | #477 | — |
| 493 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $40,431 | $38,482 | #541 | $31,331 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,950 one year after graduating and $40,616 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #490 by median pay four years after graduation, and #385 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.