English Language and Literature at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 121 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in english language and literature earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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 |
| … | |||||
| 295 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $48,707 | $42,746 | #470 | — |
| 296 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $48,706 | $55,286 | #91 | $32,324 |
| 297 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $48,475 | $42,542 | #474 | — |
| 298 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $48,475 | $42,687 | #472 | $24,521 |
| 299 | Alma College Alma, MI | $48,445 | $51,080 | #206 | $24,280 |
| 300 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $48,442 | $47,594 | #334 | $31,066 |
| 301 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $48,397 | $49,206 | #283 | $38,089 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,521 one year after graduating and $48,475 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #298 by median pay four years after graduation, and #472 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,750.
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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.