English Language and Literature/Letters at Bard College
Annandale-on-hudson, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 69 graduates a year
Bard College graduates in english language and literature/letters earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bard College Compares for English Language and Literature/Letters
All 14 colleges reporting english language and literature/letters 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 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $57,900 | $52,685 | #2 | $21,788 |
| 2 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $57,245 | $52,089 | #3 | $26,681 |
| 3 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $54,265 | $51,649 | #4 | $48,651 |
| 4 | Middlebury College Middlebury, VT | $53,914 | $55,374 | #1 | $34,871 |
| 5 | Bard College Annandale-on-hudson, NY | $50,402 | $47,972 | #5 | $17,237 |
| 6 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $47,677 | $41,845 | #7 | $40,921 |
| 7 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $40,434 | $42,532 | #6 | $21,591 |
| 8 | Suffolk University Boston, MA | $38,139 | $33,585 | #14 | $41,252 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $37,785 | $40,322 | #8 | $24,239 |
| 10 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $37,785 | $40,322 | #9 | $24,239 |
Other Majors at Bard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $64,518 | $39,296 | #15 of 33 |
| Social Sciences | $48,751 | $23,302 | #60 of 87 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,298 | — | #463 of 476 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $34,667 | $19,327 | #366 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bard College english language and literature/letters graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,237 one year after graduating and $50,402 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bard College rank for english language and literature/letters?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature/letters graduates, Bard College ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature/letters at Bard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for english language and literature/letters ($46,634), 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.