English Language and Literature at Williams College
Williamstown, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Williams College graduates in english language and literature earn 42% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Williams 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 |
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| 12 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $69,475 | $61,180 | #35 | $34,689 |
| 13 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $69,380 | $66,035 | #14 | $26,460 |
| 14 | University of Scranton Scranton, PA | $69,349 | $70,529 | #8 | $22,159 |
| 15 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $69,065 | $60,819 | #38 | $49,340 |
| 16 | Elon University Elon, NC | $68,927 | $73,968 | #4 | $36,302 |
| 17 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $68,752 | $62,560 | #27 | $22,475 |
| 18 | Trinity College Hartford, CT | $68,063 | $61,278 | #34 | — |
Other Majors at Williams College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $209,574 | $110,814 | #8 of 349 |
| Economics | $166,678 | $80,888 | #1 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $134,304 | $55,193 | #8 of 309 |
| Political Science and Government | $88,339 | $56,817 | #22 of 565 |
| Psychology | $72,891 | $43,943 | #19 of 1027 |
| Biology | $65,357 | $41,213 | #171 of 841 |
| History | $59,535 | — | #64 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $55,012 | $34,560 | #20 of 423 |
| Chemistry | $51,050 | $40,840 | #205 of 209 |
| Area Studies | $43,501 | $38,595 | #64 of 70 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $37,968 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Williams College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,340 one year after graduating and $69,065 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Williams College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Williams College ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Williams College worth it?
Its graduates earn 42% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $13,125.
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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.