English Language and Literature at Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
Cornell University graduates in english language and literature earn 34% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cornell 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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| 24 | New York University New York, NY | $66,306 | $63,110 | #24 | $29,967 |
| 25 | Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | $65,714 | $57,676 | #62 | $48,368 |
| 26 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $65,195 | $57,411 | #68 | $41,979 |
| 27 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $65,089 | $61,951 | #29 | $33,270 |
| 28 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $64,885 | $65,969 | #17 | — |
| 29 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $64,555 | $61,443 | #33 | $35,237 |
| 30 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $64,225 | $58,483 | #52 | $39,155 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cornell University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,270 one year after graduating and $65,089 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cornell University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Cornell University ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Cornell University worth it?
Its graduates earn 34% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,300.
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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.