English Language and Literature at Smith College
Northampton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Smith College graduates in english language and literature earn 9% 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 Smith 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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| 173 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $53,018 | $53,920 | #112 | $28,914 |
| 174 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $52,975 | $50,208 | #243 | $42,110 |
| 175 | Kenyon College Gambier, OH | $52,945 | $56,500 | #76 | $29,962 |
| 176 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $52,938 | $46,617 | #363 | $25,023 |
| 177 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $52,897 | $53,781 | #116 | — |
| 178 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $52,809 | $46,350 | #376 | $30,338 |
| 179 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH | $52,697 | $48,539 | #302 | $34,563 |
Other Majors at Smith College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $88,067 | $71,559 | #115 of 368 |
| Engineering | $86,262 | $53,571 | #37 of 57 |
| Statistics | — | $69,250 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $68,916 | $42,327 | #140 of 565 |
| Computer Science | — | $66,981 | — |
| Biology | $63,133 | $32,747 | #239 of 841 |
| Sociology | $58,664 | $35,252 | #96 of 462 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,304 | $35,407 | #91 of 225 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,267 | $43,717 | #57 of 82 |
| Area Studies | $51,131 | $29,878 | #49 of 70 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $48,183 | $21,648 | #220 of 265 |
| History | $46,960 | $26,131 | #320 of 459 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $46,136 | $19,105 | #79 of 103 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $43,354 | $20,171 | #162 of 423 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,727 | — |
| Education | — | $33,737 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Smith College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,023 one year after graduating and $52,938 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Smith College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Smith College ranks #176 by median pay four years after graduation, and #363 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Smith College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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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.