English Language and Literature at Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Western Michigan University graduates in english language and literature earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western 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 |
| … | |||||
| 432 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $43,823 | $46,572 | #368 | $33,014 |
| 433 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $43,733 | $40,899 | #500 | $33,622 |
| 434 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $43,648 | $39,717 | #519 | $23,250 |
| 435 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $43,628 | $46,001 | #384 | — |
| 436 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $43,621 | $38,413 | #545 | $32,844 |
| 437 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $43,585 | $46,773 | #357 | $29,133 |
| 438 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $43,582 | $46,729 | #358 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Michigan University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $43,628 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Michigan University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Western Michigan University ranks #435 by median pay four years after graduation, and #384 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Western Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.