English Language and Literature at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
Las Cruces, NM · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
New Mexico State University-Main Campus graduates in english language and literature earn 33% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New Mexico State University-Main Campus 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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| 569 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $33,671 | $35,838 | #565 | $25,035 |
| 570 | Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | $33,115 | $30,154 | #576 | — |
| 571 | Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | $32,822 | $33,380 | #573 | — |
| 572 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $32,767 | $37,939 | #551 | — |
| 573 | Washburn University Topeka, KS | $32,760 | $34,010 | #571 | $36,598 |
| 574 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $31,155 | $33,535 | #572 | $26,957 |
| 575 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $31,053 | $32,146 | #574 | $22,874 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New Mexico State University-Main Campus english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $32,767 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New Mexico State University-Main Campus rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranks #572 by median pay four years after graduation, and #551 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at New Mexico State University-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,350.
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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.