English Language and Literature at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates in english language and literature earn 10% 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-Boston 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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| 162 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $53,504 | $46,956 | #351 | $30,025 |
| 163 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $53,423 | $50,848 | #216 | $36,200 |
| 164 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $53,400 | $47,024 | #347 | $37,188 |
| 165 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $53,347 | $46,978 | #349 | $35,820 |
| 166 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $53,263 | $56,692 | #74 | $21,236 |
| 167 | California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA | $53,200 | $48,409 | #309 | $24,748 |
| 168 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $53,197 | $55,354 | #89 | $28,526 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at University of Massachusetts-Boston
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,919 | $64,893 | — |
Other Majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Boston english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,820 one year after graduating and $53,347 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Boston rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks #165 by median pay four years after graduation, and #349 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Massachusetts-Boston worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,212.
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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.