English Language and Literature at Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Hamline University graduates in english language and literature earn 15% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 64% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hamline 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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| 471 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $41,622 | $43,087 | #458 | $29,121 |
| 472 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $41,578 | $44,370 | #428 | $21,825 |
| 473 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $41,541 | $38,209 | #548 | $31,592 |
| 474 | Hamline University Saint Paul, MN | $41,531 | $39,671 | #520 | $27,863 |
| 475 | Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA | $41,459 | $47,992 | #320 | $22,030 |
| 476 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $41,383 | $46,858 | #354 | $25,543 |
| 477 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $41,383 | $45,206 | #407 | $25,948 |
Other Majors at Hamline University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,945 | $51,761 | #288 of 1176 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $65,460 | $40,059 | #17 of 39 |
| Criminology | $60,757 | $41,204 | #23 of 113 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $59,557 | $42,201 | #178 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,252 | $35,354 | #472 of 565 |
| Chemistry | — | $50,007 | — |
| Biology | $49,824 | $37,382 | #690 of 841 |
| Education | $48,878 | $36,976 | #40 of 71 |
| Human Biology | $48,483 | $39,612 | #9 of 9 |
| Sociology | $46,877 | $33,894 | #362 of 462 |
| Psychology | $45,927 | $37,872 | #755 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $45,253 | $20,059 | #79 of 137 |
| Anthropology | $42,751 | $32,498 | #133 of 188 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hamline University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,863 one year after graduating and $41,531 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hamline University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Hamline University ranks #474 by median pay four years after graduation, and #520 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Hamline University worth it?
Its graduates earn 15% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,439.
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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.