English Language and Literature at Alma College
Alma, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Alma College graduates in english language and literature earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Alma 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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| 296 | University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $48,706 | $55,286 | #91 | $32,324 |
| 297 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD | $48,475 | $42,542 | #474 | — |
| 298 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $48,475 | $42,687 | #472 | $24,521 |
| 299 | Alma College Alma, MI | $48,445 | $51,080 | #206 | $24,280 |
| 300 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $48,442 | $47,594 | #334 | $31,066 |
| 301 | The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX | $48,397 | $49,206 | #283 | $38,089 |
| 302 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $48,338 | $51,874 | #164 | $32,694 |
Other Majors at Alma College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,386 | $78,690 | #703 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,001 | — | #314 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,641 | $25,445 | #74 of 610 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,287 | $39,300 | #889 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,947 | — | #335 of 660 |
| Marketing | $53,871 | — | #469 of 516 |
| Psychology | $52,280 | — | #387 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,458 | $45,983 | #510 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Alma College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,280 one year after graduating and $48,445 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Alma College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Alma College ranks #299 by median pay four years after graduation, and #206 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Alma College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.