English Language and Literature at University of Maine
Orono, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
University of Maine graduates in english language and literature earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Maine 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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| 214 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $51,020 | $44,928 | #414 | $34,569 |
| 215 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $51,014 | $51,866 | #165 | $39,752 |
| 216 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $50,849 | $51,699 | #169 | $26,518 |
| 217 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $50,825 | $54,014 | #108 | $28,727 |
| 218 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $50,810 | $46,234 | #377 | — |
| 219 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $50,769 | $54,435 | #99 | $33,893 |
| 220 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $50,745 | $46,675 | #359 | $28,876 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maine english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,727 one year after graduating and $50,825 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maine rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Maine ranks #217 by median pay four years after graduation, and #108 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.