English Language and Literature at Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Oakland University graduates in english language and literature earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oakland 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 |
| … | |||||
| 308 | University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE | $48,296 | $49,916 | #255 | $29,685 |
| 309 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $48,196 | $47,352 | #341 | $39,358 |
| 310 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $48,178 | $50,132 | #244 | $34,633 |
| 311 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $48,101 | $50,717 | #222 | $31,746 |
| 312 | Keene State College Keene, NH | $48,091 | $44,297 | #429 | $39,122 |
| 313 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $47,981 | $47,141 | #346 | $34,122 |
| 314 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $47,954 | $49,898 | #256 | — |
Other Majors at Oakland University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oakland University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,746 one year after graduating and $48,101 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oakland University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Oakland University ranks #311 by median pay four years after graduation, and #222 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Oakland University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,418.
← All data for Oakland University · Methodology
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.