English Language and Literature at Goucher College
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Goucher College graduates in english language and literature earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Goucher 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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| 367 | University of New Haven West Haven, CT | $46,356 | $41,735 | #484 | — |
| 368 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $46,343 | $48,747 | #290 | $41,870 |
| 369 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $46,342 | $50,624 | #226 | $22,360 |
| 370 | Goucher College Baltimore, MD | $46,333 | $40,663 | #507 | $32,545 |
| 371 | Washington College Chestertown, MD | $46,305 | $40,638 | #509 | — |
| 372 | Miami University-Hamilton Hamilton, OH | $46,269 | $49,376 | #277 | $27,356 |
| 373 | Miami University-Middletown Middletown, OH | $46,269 | $49,376 | #278 | $27,356 |
Other Majors at Goucher College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,402 | $46,511 | #565 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,752 | — | #368 of 660 |
| Economics | $51,727 | $46,774 | #365 of 368 |
| Psychology | $44,901 | $31,463 | #805 of 1027 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $25,868 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Goucher College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,545 one year after graduating and $46,333 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Goucher College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Goucher College ranks #370 by median pay four years after graduation, and #507 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Goucher College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.