English Language and Literature at College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 58 graduates a year
College of the Holy Cross graduates in english language and literature earn 53% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of the Holy Cross 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 |
Other Majors at College of the Holy Cross by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $118,131 | $69,288 | #35 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $114,088 | $73,234 | #14 of 796 |
| Physics | $99,165 | — | #8 of 107 |
| Mathematics | $96,927 | $61,761 | #31 of 309 |
| Chemistry | $93,122 | $47,313 | #1 of 209 |
| Biology | $92,914 | $43,276 | #4 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $88,088 | $47,029 | #23 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,301 | $52,210 | #13 of 225 |
| Computer Science | — | $74,842 | — |
| Psychology | $74,095 | $41,099 | #12 of 1027 |
| History | $72,423 | $42,345 | #18 of 459 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $72,290 | $41,820 | #18 of 207 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $71,280 | $46,530 | #10 of 87 |
| Sociology | $64,642 | $36,583 | #40 of 462 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,639 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Holy Cross english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,362 one year after graduating and $74,214 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Holy Cross rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, College of the Holy Cross ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at College of the Holy Cross worth it?
Its graduates earn 53% 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.
