English Language and Literature at Canisius University
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Canisius University graduates in english language and literature earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Canisius 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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| 405 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $45,223 | $45,979 | #386 | $33,146 |
| 406 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $45,185 | $50,103 | #247 | $25,729 |
| 407 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $45,184 | $45,939 | #388 | $29,550 |
| 408 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $45,180 | $43,002 | #461 | — |
| 409 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $45,178 | $48,086 | #317 | $30,696 |
| 410 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $45,095 | $46,803 | #355 | $24,797 |
| 411 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $45,079 | $48,376 | #310 | $29,927 |
Other Majors at Canisius University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $82,563 | $53,065 | #226 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,001 | $48,587 | #347 of 452 |
| Marketing | $66,256 | — | #268 of 516 |
| Economics | $65,757 | $55,786 | #319 of 368 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,955 | $47,875 | #674 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,398 | $31,797 | #270 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,674 | $33,843 | #122 of 660 |
| Sociology | $58,469 | — | #99 of 462 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,036 | $26,254 | #190 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,529 | $35,264 | #321 of 660 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $51,532 | $29,333 | #56 of 82 |
| Human Services | $51,522 | — | #31 of 94 |
| Biology | $48,104 | $29,397 | #735 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $45,233 | $15,681 | #250 of 265 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $40,174 | $26,398 | #43 of 52 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $39,148 | $25,154 | #150 of 158 |
| Journalism | — | $34,766 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Canisius University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $45,180 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Canisius University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Canisius University ranks #408 by median pay four years after graduation, and #461 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Canisius University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
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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.