English Language and Literature at Washington College
Chestertown, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Washington 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 54% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington 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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| 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 |
| 374 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $46,269 | $49,376 | #279 | $27,356 |
Other Majors at Washington College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $75,674 | $50,835 | #216 of 368 |
| Business/Commerce | $74,880 | $48,699 | #42 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,018 | $36,741 | #130 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $67,983 | — | #51 of 118 |
| Biology | $55,165 | $34,553 | #524 of 841 |
| Sociology | $53,799 | — | #193 of 462 |
| History | $51,167 | — | #217 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,831 | $22,324 | #233 of 265 |
| Psychology | $44,955 | $34,490 | #803 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $46,305 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Washington College ranks #371 by median pay four years after graduation, and #509 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Washington 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 $24,777.
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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.