English Language and Literature at Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 82 graduates a year
Grand Valley State University graduates in english language and literature earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Grand Valley State 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 |
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| 401 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $45,337 | $39,792 | #518 | $31,317 |
| 402 | Emporia State University Emporia, KS | $45,292 | $47,020 | #348 | — |
| 403 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $45,253 | $49,434 | #275 | $22,999 |
| 404 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $45,237 | $47,697 | #330 | $39,334 |
| 405 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $45,223 | $45,979 | #386 | $33,146 |
| 406 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $45,185 | $50,103 | #247 | $25,729 |
| 407 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $45,184 | $45,939 | #388 | $29,550 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Grand Valley State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,334 one year after graduating and $45,237 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Grand Valley State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Grand Valley State University ranks #404 by median pay four years after graduation, and #330 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Grand Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,036.
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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.