English Language and Literature at Bates College
Lewiston, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Bates College graduates in english language and literature earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Bates College 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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| 37 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $62,425 | $64,623 | #21 | $31,129 |
| 38 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $62,291 | $54,854 | #95 | $39,867 |
| 39 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $62,147 | $61,059 | #36 | $31,748 |
| 40 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $62,082 | $65,977 | #16 | $40,233 |
| 41 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $62,073 | $54,662 | #98 | $34,206 |
| 42 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $61,989 | $63,043 | #25 | $40,967 |
| 43 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $61,335 | $58,378 | #53 | $29,493 |
Other Majors at Bates College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $110,880 | $71,187 | #46 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $80,714 | $41,055 | #41 of 565 |
| Psychology | $65,926 | — | #35 of 1027 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $47,376 | — |
| Sociology | — | $42,170 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $40,395 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $38,437 | — |
| Biology | — | $30,613 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bates College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,233 one year after graduating and $62,082 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bates College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Bates College ranks #40 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Bates College worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
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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.