English Language and Literature at Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Eastern Michigan University graduates in english language and literature earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 77% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Michigan University 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 |
| … | |||||
| 503 | Regent University Virginia Beach, VA | $40,012 | $36,435 | #560 | $23,986 |
| 504 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $39,955 | $35,185 | #568 | $29,677 |
| 505 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $39,948 | $36,348 | #561 | $20,570 |
| 506 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $39,726 | $41,886 | #479 | $25,412 |
| 507 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $39,705 | $39,939 | #514 | $26,998 |
| 508 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $39,572 | $37,800 | #552 | $33,999 |
| 509 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $39,414 | $36,860 | #557 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Michigan University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,412 one year after graduating and $39,726 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Michigan University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Eastern Michigan University ranks #506 by median pay four years after graduation, and #479 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Eastern Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,558.
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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.