English Language and Literature at Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Rutgers University-Newark graduates in english language and literature earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-Newark 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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| 129 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $55,346 | $50,361 | #237 | $27,889 |
| 130 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $55,337 | $48,568 | #297 | $26,310 |
| 131 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $55,337 | $48,568 | #298 | $26,310 |
| 132 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $55,337 | $48,568 | #299 | $26,310 |
| 133 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $55,302 | $58,310 | #55 | — |
| 134 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $55,295 | $49,783 | #264 | $35,859 |
| 135 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $55,210 | $52,548 | #146 | $29,480 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at Rutgers University-Newark
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,234 | — | $32,500 |
Other Majors at Rutgers University-Newark by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-Newark english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,310 one year after graduating and $55,337 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-Newark rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Rutgers University-Newark ranks #132 by median pay four years after graduation, and #299 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Rutgers University-Newark worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.