English Language and Literature at Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Wellesley College graduates in english language and literature earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wellesley 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 |
| … | |||||
| 55 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $60,187 | $54,766 | #96 | $27,462 |
| 56 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $60,131 | $52,952 | #135 | $44,629 |
| 57 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $59,994 | $57,102 | #72 | — |
| 58 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $59,865 | $52,717 | #142 | $38,376 |
| 59 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $59,650 | $56,774 | #73 | — |
| 60 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $59,418 | $54,066 | #106 | $31,282 |
| 61 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $59,396 | $56,533 | #75 | $35,838 |
Other Majors at Wellesley College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $177,213 | $100,644 | #7 of 459 |
| Economics | $121,787 | $86,367 | #29 of 368 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $98,816 | — | #5 of 54 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,830 | $50,214 | #91 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $65,036 | $36,776 | #39 of 225 |
| Biology | $58,285 | $36,621 | #407 of 841 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $52,538 | $36,283 | #53 of 82 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $44,687 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $43,926 | — |
| Area Studies | — | $43,231 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $37,724 | — |
| Anthropology | — | $31,973 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wellesley College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $38,376 one year after graduating and $59,865 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wellesley College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Wellesley College ranks #58 by median pay four years after graduation, and #142 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Wellesley College worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,925.
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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.