English Language and Literature at Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Dartmouth College graduates in english language and literature earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dartmouth 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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| 77 | Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY | $58,434 | $55,617 | #88 | — |
| 78 | The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $58,164 | $63,538 | #23 | $31,218 |
| 79 | Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | $58,137 | $59,711 | #46 | $34,348 |
| 80 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $58,090 | $53,507 | #123 | $45,157 |
| 81 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $58,055 | $52,826 | #138 | $40,861 |
| 82 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $58,036 | $64,353 | #22 | $34,478 |
| 83 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $58,014 | $52,827 | #137 | $38,333 |
Other Majors at Dartmouth College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $201,702 | $132,919 | #11 of 349 |
| Mathematics | $168,580 | $108,255 | #4 of 309 |
| Economics | $152,929 | $94,675 | #6 of 368 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $143,067 | $41,673 | #1 of 67 |
| History | $136,403 | $61,127 | #1 of 459 |
| Engineering Science | $113,749 | $89,929 | #1 of 9 |
| Political Science and Government | $106,153 | $72,618 | #2 of 565 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | — | $102,938 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $99,344 | $42,947 | #1 of 82 |
| Biology | $87,026 | $36,525 | #10 of 841 |
| Psychology | $86,896 | — | #3 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $81,722 | $64,377 | #4 of 462 |
| Geography and Cartography | $72,985 | $56,756 | #11 of 117 |
| Anthropology | $70,846 | $40,071 | #5 of 188 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $68,523 | $30,246 | #2 of 423 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $67,020 | $47,671 | #28 of 265 |
| Area Studies | $65,226 | $48,565 | #22 of 70 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $31,967 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dartmouth College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,157 one year after graduating and $58,090 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dartmouth College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Dartmouth College ranks #80 by median pay four years after graduation, and #123 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Dartmouth College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,000.
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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.