English Language and Literature at Assumption University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Assumption University graduates in english language and literature earn 28% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Assumption University 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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| 38 | Brandeis University Waltham, MA | $62,291 | $54,854 | #95 | $39,867 |
| 39 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $62,147 | $61,059 | #36 | $31,748 |
| 40 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $62,082 | $65,977 | #16 | $40,233 |
| 41 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $62,073 | $54,662 | #98 | $34,206 |
| 42 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $61,989 | $63,043 | #25 | $40,967 |
| 43 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $61,335 | $58,378 | #53 | $29,493 |
| 44 | Barnard College New York, NY | $61,327 | $58,371 | #54 | $40,414 |
Other Majors at Assumption University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $90,662 | $58,954 | #103 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,681 | $67,012 | #143 of 796 |
| Biology | $83,706 | $42,252 | #12 of 841 |
| Marketing | $75,091 | $55,314 | #121 of 516 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $74,900 | $51,114 | #28 of 178 |
| Criminology | $67,883 | $48,600 | #6 of 113 |
| Sociology | $67,635 | $37,279 | #24 of 462 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,523 | $56,211 | #460 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $61,578 | $38,697 | #72 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,136 | $48,641 | #23 of 680 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,537 | $38,496 | #360 of 565 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $54,822 | $38,094 | #41 of 85 |
| History | $49,526 | — | #264 of 459 |
| Mathematics | — | $41,695 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $28,032 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Assumption University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,206 one year after graduating and $62,073 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Assumption University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Assumption University ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #98 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Assumption University worth it?
Its graduates earn 28% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.