English Language and Literature at The University of Montana
Missoula, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
The University of Montana graduates in english language and literature earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Montana 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 |
| … | |||||
| 467 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $41,767 | $44,572 | #424 | $28,649 |
| 468 | Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN | $41,719 | $44,757 | #421 | — |
| 469 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $41,653 | $38,954 | #528 | $25,718 |
| 470 | The University of Montana Missoula, MT | $41,634 | $45,479 | #395 | $21,447 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Montana english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,447 one year after graduating and $41,634 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Montana rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, The University of Montana ranks #470 by median pay four years after graduation, and #395 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at The University of Montana worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,692.
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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.