English Language and Literature at Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Kalamazoo College graduates in english language and literature earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kalamazoo 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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| 272 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $49,189 | $44,759 | #420 | $27,045 |
| 273 | Lincoln University Lincoln University, PA | $49,159 | $49,995 | #253 | — |
| 274 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $49,154 | $51,827 | #166 | $28,927 |
| 275 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | $49,150 | $51,823 | #167 | $24,329 |
| 276 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $49,141 | $48,281 | #313 | $36,594 |
| 277 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $49,101 | $50,431 | #233 | $31,293 |
| 278 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $49,088 | $52,678 | #144 | $32,021 |
Other Majors at Kalamazoo College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $117,826 | $72,008 | #53 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $75,260 | $47,481 | #40 of 271 |
| Economics | $72,170 | $42,508 | #244 of 368 |
| Chemistry | $63,824 | $39,940 | #132 of 209 |
| Social Sciences | $59,193 | $28,442 | #12 of 35 |
| Psychology | $54,747 | $26,952 | #260 of 1027 |
| Biology | $52,863 | $24,211 | #602 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $45,265 | $30,494 | #551 of 565 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kalamazoo College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,329 one year after graduating and $49,150 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kalamazoo College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Kalamazoo College ranks #275 by median pay four years after graduation, and #167 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Kalamazoo College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,456.
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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.