English Language and Literature at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 88 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates in english language and literature earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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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| 151 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $54,290 | $51,454 | #186 | $29,305 |
| 152 | SUNY College at Plattsburgh Plattsburgh, NY | $54,281 | $51,664 | #171 | $24,995 |
| 153 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $54,085 | $50,580 | #228 | $31,825 |
| 154 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $54,039 | $47,587 | #335 | $30,408 |
| 155 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $54,025 | $54,944 | #94 | $31,887 |
| 156 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $54,014 | $51,410 | #187 | $29,557 |
| 157 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $53,906 | $47,309 | #342 | $35,283 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Lowell english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,408 one year after graduating and $54,039 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Lowell rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranks #154 by median pay four years after graduation, and #335 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Massachusetts-Lowell worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.