English Language and Literature at Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Wayne State University graduates in english language and literature earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wayne 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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| 450 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $42,655 | $48,417 | #308 | $37,774 |
| 451 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $42,632 | $37,417 | #553 | $27,573 |
| 452 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $42,627 | $39,865 | #515 | $34,627 |
| 453 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $42,585 | $44,901 | #415 | $35,549 |
| 454 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $42,576 | $38,769 | #529 | $32,890 |
| 455 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $42,543 | $46,474 | #373 | $37,486 |
| 456 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $42,541 | $42,792 | #467 | $29,154 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at Wayne State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $76,201 | — |
| Doctoral Degree | $61,599 | — | — |
Other Majors at Wayne State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayne State University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,549 one year after graduating and $42,585 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayne State University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Wayne State University ranks #453 by median pay four years after graduation, and #415 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Wayne State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,113.
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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.