English Language and Literature at Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Mount Holyoke College graduates in english language and literature earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 47% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Mount Holyoke 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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| 282 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $49,024 | $44,641 | #423 | $36,054 |
| 283 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $49,023 | $50,894 | #214 | — |
| 284 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $49,016 | $52,307 | #153 | $26,760 |
| 285 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA | $48,984 | $43,136 | #457 | $22,680 |
| 286 | University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $48,981 | $42,987 | #462 | — |
| 287 | Hendrix College Conway, AR | $48,969 | $57,706 | #59 | $18,668 |
| 288 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $48,948 | $48,209 | #315 | $29,389 |
Other Majors at Mount Holyoke College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $120,021 | $71,672 | #79 of 349 |
| Sociology | $62,313 | $40,675 | #60 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,045 | $48,690 | #280 of 565 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $59,843 | — | #12 of 103 |
| Education | $57,051 | — | #4 of 27 |
| Biology | $55,869 | $39,270 | #493 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $43,204 | $22,791 | #258 of 265 |
| Anthropology | $41,274 | $19,655 | #149 of 188 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $36,483 | $18,420 | #327 of 423 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $34,450 | $26,013 | #223 of 225 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $32,439 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $26,306 | — |
| History | — | $23,337 | — |
| Social Sciences | — | $22,829 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mount Holyoke College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,680 one year after graduating and $48,984 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mount Holyoke College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Mount Holyoke College ranks #285 by median pay four years after graduation, and #457 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Mount Holyoke College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,870.
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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.