English Language and Literature at Clark University
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Clark University 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 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Clark 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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| 374 | Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH | $46,269 | $49,376 | #279 | $27,356 |
| 375 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $46,154 | $43,163 | #456 | $27,549 |
| 376 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $46,116 | $48,508 | #305 | $38,490 |
| 377 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $46,113 | $40,607 | #510 | $22,670 |
| 378 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $46,075 | $47,943 | #322 | $39,591 |
| 379 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $46,043 | $47,910 | #324 | $37,748 |
| 380 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $46,021 | $45,215 | #404 | $33,947 |
Other Majors at Clark University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $115,804 | — | #89 of 349 |
| Economics | $91,094 | $34,023 | #99 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,234 | $43,449 | #86 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,174 | $33,625 | #153 of 565 |
| Sociology | $64,988 | — | #34 of 462 |
| Psychology | $61,203 | $33,264 | #82 of 1027 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,649 | — | #69 of 225 |
| Biology | $58,429 | $37,590 | #397 of 841 |
| History | $53,926 | — | #156 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $52,075 | $34,500 | #165 of 265 |
| Geography and Cartography | $49,230 | $29,713 | #109 of 117 |
| Social Sciences | $45,710 | — | #29 of 35 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,844 | — | #284 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Clark University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,670 one year after graduating and $46,113 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Clark University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Clark University ranks #377 by median pay four years after graduation, and #510 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Clark University 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 $26,168.
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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.