English Language and Literature at Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Monmouth University graduates in english language and literature earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Monmouth 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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| 51 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $60,508 | $57,591 | #64 | $20,013 |
| 52 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $60,461 | $57,546 | #65 | $24,614 |
| 53 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $60,439 | $66,023 | #15 | $34,633 |
| 54 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $60,220 | $52,854 | #136 | $50,737 |
| 55 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $60,187 | $54,766 | #96 | $27,462 |
| 56 | Stonehill College Easton, MA | $60,131 | $52,952 | #135 | $44,629 |
| 57 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $59,994 | $57,102 | #72 | — |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at Monmouth University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $65,238 | — |
Other Majors at Monmouth University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Monmouth University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,737 one year after graduating and $60,220 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Monmouth University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Monmouth University ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #136 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Monmouth University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.