English Language and Literature at Gordon College
Wenham, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 12 graduates a year
Gordon College graduates in english language and literature earn 2% 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 Gordon 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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| 329 | University of Oregon Eugene, OR | $47,639 | $47,920 | #323 | — |
| 330 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $47,634 | $48,430 | #307 | $32,482 |
| 331 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $47,549 | $45,419 | #398 | — |
| 332 | Gordon College Wenham, MA | $47,495 | $41,824 | #481 | $36,462 |
| 333 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $47,487 | $50,916 | #213 | $30,488 |
| 334 | SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY | $47,460 | $45,172 | #409 | $29,422 |
| 335 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $47,445 | $46,614 | #365 | $39,563 |
Other Majors at Gordon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $83,184 | — | #161 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $73,576 | $39,920 | #273 of 1176 |
| Social Work | $55,315 | $30,381 | #129 of 420 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | $53,475 | — | #35 of 90 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | $52,173 | — | #3 of 29 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $51,479 | — | #28 of 63 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,928 | $43,989 | #299 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,723 | — | #534 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $37,684 | — |
| Biology | — | $35,529 | — |
| Psychology | — | $32,013 | — |
| Sociology | — | $18,487 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gordon College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,462 one year after graduating and $47,495 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gordon College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Gordon College ranks #332 by median pay four years after graduation, and #481 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Gordon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less 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.