English Language and Literature at Wheaton College (Massachusetts)
Norton, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Wheaton College (Massachusetts) graduates in english language and literature earn 22% 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 Wheaton College (Massachusetts) 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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| 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 |
| 62 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) Norton, MA | $59,381 | $52,291 | #154 | $29,221 |
| 63 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $59,345 | $54,000 | #109 | — |
| 64 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $59,334 | $53,990 | #110 | $24,099 |
| 65 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $59,288 | $52,032 | #161 | $36,561 |
Other Majors at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,769 | $46,139 | #161 of 1176 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $64,701 | — | #5 of 103 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $61,194 | $39,842 | #35 of 67 |
| Psychology | $54,483 | $34,746 | #270 of 1027 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $54,106 | $28,498 | #16 of 144 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,285 | $32,669 | #471 of 565 |
| History | $48,095 | $32,896 | #295 of 459 |
| Biology | $43,012 | $26,661 | #806 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,389 | $28,574 | #290 of 423 |
| Sociology | — | $29,953 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wheaton College (Massachusetts) english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,221 one year after graduating and $59,381 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wheaton College (Massachusetts) rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Wheaton College (Massachusetts) ranks #62 by median pay four years after graduation, and #154 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,434.
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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.