English Language and Literature/Letters at Suffolk University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Suffolk University graduates in english language and literature/letters earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Suffolk University Compares for English Language and Literature/Letters
All 14 colleges reporting english language and literature/letters 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 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $57,900 | $52,685 | #2 | $21,788 |
| 2 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $57,245 | $52,089 | #3 | $26,681 |
| 3 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $54,265 | $51,649 | #4 | $48,651 |
| 4 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $53,914 | $55,374 | #1 | $34,871 |
| 5 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $50,402 | $47,972 | #5 | $17,237 |
| 6 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $47,677 | $41,845 | #7 | $40,921 |
| 7 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $40,434 | $42,532 | #6 | $21,591 |
| 8 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $38,139 | $33,585 | #14 | $41,252 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $37,785 | $40,322 | #8 | $24,239 |
| 10 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $37,785 | $40,322 | #9 | $24,239 |
| 11 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $37,785 | $40,322 | #10 | $24,239 |
Other Majors at Suffolk University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,090 | $55,914 | #107 of 452 |
| Information Science/Studies | $86,406 | $56,780 | #68 of 148 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,396 | $59,704 | #157 of 796 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,484 | $44,845 | #87 of 565 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,855 | $52,803 | #319 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $71,855 | $44,424 | #159 of 516 |
| Economics | $70,886 | — | #260 of 368 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $70,274 | $44,354 | #12 of 39 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $68,752 | $44,884 | #21 of 67 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $67,779 | $37,935 | #29 of 207 |
| Biology | $67,377 | $42,852 | #138 of 841 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $66,709 | $44,863 | #64 of 178 |
| Sociology | $61,032 | $37,802 | #75 of 462 |
| Computer Science | — | $60,259 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $60,159 | $47,415 | #79 of 299 |
| Journalism | $57,220 | $33,628 | #81 of 187 |
| Psychology | $54,117 | $38,020 | #294 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,398 | — | #376 of 660 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $43,553 | $23,189 | #68 of 255 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Suffolk University english language and literature/letters graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,252 one year after graduating and $38,139 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Suffolk University rank for english language and literature/letters?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature/letters graduates, Suffolk University ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #14 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature/letters at Suffolk University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for english language and literature/letters ($46,634), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,875.
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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.