English Language and Literature at University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Southern Maine graduates in english language and literature earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern 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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| 429 | Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO | $44,045 | $41,191 | #496 | $24,498 |
| 430 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $43,956 | $41,837 | #480 | $27,954 |
| 431 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $43,828 | $50,734 | #219 | — |
| 432 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $43,823 | $46,572 | #368 | $33,014 |
| 433 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $43,733 | $40,899 | #500 | $33,622 |
| 434 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $43,648 | $39,717 | #519 | $23,250 |
| 435 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $43,628 | $46,001 | #384 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Maine english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,014 one year after graduating and $43,823 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Maine rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Southern Maine ranks #432 by median pay four years after graduation, and #368 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Southern Maine worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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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.