English Language and Literature at Amherst College
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Amherst College graduates in english language and literature earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Amherst 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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| 23 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $66,762 | $69,112 | #9 | $36,019 |
| 24 | New York University New York, NY | $66,306 | $63,110 | #24 | $29,967 |
| 25 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $65,714 | $57,676 | #62 | $48,368 |
| 26 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $65,195 | $57,411 | #68 | $41,979 |
| 27 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $65,089 | $61,951 | #29 | $33,270 |
| 28 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $64,885 | $65,969 | #17 | — |
| 29 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $64,555 | $61,443 | #33 | $35,237 |
Other Majors at Amherst College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $142,680 | $100,596 | #40 of 349 |
| Economics | $141,730 | $90,568 | #10 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $124,324 | $78,500 | #11 of 309 |
| History | $103,601 | $56,444 | #4 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $69,204 | $45,786 | #14 of 82 |
| Area Studies | $68,618 | $49,149 | #14 of 70 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,754 | $61,125 | #237 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,212 | $49,322 | #73 of 225 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $40,120 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $38,387 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Amherst College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,979 one year after graduating and $65,195 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Amherst College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Amherst College ranks #26 by median pay four years after graduation, and #68 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Amherst College worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
← All data for Amherst College · Methodology
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.