English Language and Literature at University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of New Orleans graduates in english language and literature earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of New Orleans 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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| 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 |
| 494 | University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $40,424 | $46,794 | #356 | $20,265 |
| 495 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $40,380 | $44,111 | #431 | — |
| 496 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $40,360 | $43,070 | #460 | $30,946 |
| 497 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $40,317 | $43,266 | #453 | $30,995 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of New Orleans english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,265 one year after graduating and $40,424 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of New Orleans rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of New Orleans ranks #494 by median pay four years after graduation, and #356 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of New Orleans worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,983.
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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.