English Language and Literature at Barnard College
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Barnard College graduates in english language and literature earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Barnard 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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| 41 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $62,073 | $54,662 | #98 | $34,206 |
| 42 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $61,989 | $63,043 | #25 | $40,967 |
| 43 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $61,335 | $58,378 | #53 | $29,493 |
| 44 | Barnard College New York, NY | $61,327 | $58,371 | #54 | $40,414 |
| 45 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $61,323 | $53,822 | #114 | $35,178 |
| 46 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $60,998 | $65,440 | #18 | $40,345 |
| 47 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $60,876 | $61,911 | #30 | $40,601 |
Other Majors at Barnard College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $111,909 | $85,860 | #43 of 368 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $107,434 | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $79,807 | $40,294 | #2 of 30 |
| Sociology | $77,821 | $48,215 | #6 of 462 |
| Political Science and Government | $77,805 | $57,298 | #49 of 565 |
| Biology | $75,696 | $47,329 | #48 of 841 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $66,787 | $24,569 | #26 of 67 |
| Area Studies | $66,117 | $34,142 | #18 of 70 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $65,644 | $44,055 | #22 of 82 |
| History | $62,258 | $48,092 | #42 of 459 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $42,622 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $39,947 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Barnard College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,414 one year after graduating and $61,327 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Barnard College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Barnard College ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Barnard College worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,558.
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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.