English Language and Literature at Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Fitchburg State University graduates in english language and literature earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fitchburg State 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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| 207 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $51,208 | $54,953 | #93 | $30,060 |
| 208 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $51,206 | $48,738 | #291 | $31,940 |
| 209 | Albright College Reading, PA | $51,149 | $52,019 | #162 | — |
| 210 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $51,141 | $45,035 | #411 | $39,938 |
| 211 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $51,107 | $50,212 | #242 | — |
| 212 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $51,089 | $53,161 | #130 | $37,586 |
| 213 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $51,029 | $48,569 | #296 | $26,058 |
Other Majors at Fitchburg State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $92,187 | $80,228 | #265 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $75,879 | $47,508 | #339 of 459 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $66,707 | $56,336 | #48 of 51 |
| Biology | $65,991 | $41,250 | #162 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,528 | $49,907 | #603 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $62,396 | $43,418 | #93 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $60,768 | $37,218 | #110 of 610 |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | $54,813 | — | — |
| Human Services | $52,945 | $45,641 | #20 of 94 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $50,089 | $39,530 | #31 of 63 |
| Psychology | $50,046 | $37,545 | #509 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,696 | $40,780 | #396 of 680 |
| History | — | $46,184 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,129 | $30,662 | #547 of 660 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $42,946 | $29,191 | #244 of 299 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $29,600 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fitchburg State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,938 one year after graduating and $51,141 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fitchburg State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Fitchburg State University ranks #210 by median pay four years after graduation, and #411 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Fitchburg State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,107.
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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.