English Language and Literature at Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Gustavus Adolphus College graduates in english language and literature earn 3% 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 Gustavus Adolphus 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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| 346 | Ashford University San Diego, CA | $47,071 | $42,832 | #466 | $29,520 |
| 347 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $47,005 | $44,550 | #425 | $38,644 |
| 348 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $46,990 | $47,789 | #325 | $28,216 |
| 349 | Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN | $46,987 | $44,883 | #417 | $33,456 |
| 350 | Troy University Troy, AL | $46,923 | $53,262 | #126 | $25,888 |
| 351 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM | $46,850 | $54,245 | #103 | $24,808 |
| 352 | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | $46,849 | $47,632 | #332 | $35,502 |
Other Majors at Gustavus Adolphus College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,200 | $64,094 | #78 of 796 |
| Economics | $91,252 | $52,439 | #98 of 368 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,114 | $71,294 | #505 of 966 |
| Business/Commerce | $79,260 | $49,881 | #34 of 271 |
| Physics | $73,540 | — | #78 of 107 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $69,423 | $50,074 | #50 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,218 | $38,463 | #276 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $62,016 | — | #57 of 225 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,870 | $38,796 | #164 of 610 |
| Biology | $54,202 | $31,877 | #551 of 841 |
| Psychology | $53,277 | $33,174 | #338 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,758 | $38,024 | #198 of 265 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,822 | $47,250 | #224 of 345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,629 | $44,117 | #355 of 680 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $28,601 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Gustavus Adolphus College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,456 one year after graduating and $46,987 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Gustavus Adolphus College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Gustavus Adolphus College ranks #349 by median pay four years after graduation, and #417 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Gustavus Adolphus College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% 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.