English Language and Literature at Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Dominican University New York graduates in english language and literature earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 60% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dominican University New York 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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| 379 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $46,043 | $47,910 | #324 | $37,748 |
| 380 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $46,021 | $45,215 | #404 | $33,947 |
| 381 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $46,008 | $49,373 | #280 | $24,384 |
| 382 | Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY | $45,986 | $43,769 | #439 | $26,422 |
| 383 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $45,954 | $49,315 | #281 | $23,397 |
| 384 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $45,915 | $47,178 | #343 | $28,663 |
| 385 | Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA | $45,901 | $47,517 | #338 | $32,811 |
Other Majors at Dominican University New York by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $111,206 | $93,690 | #60 of 966 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $71,464 | — | #101 of 126 |
| Social Work | $64,672 | — | #15 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,161 | $28,893 | #242 of 660 |
| Social Sciences | $56,966 | $28,351 | #30 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,995 | — | #507 of 660 |
| Biology | — | $36,993 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $30,537 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dominican University New York english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,422 one year after graduating and $45,986 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dominican University New York rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Dominican University New York ranks #382 by median pay four years after graduation, and #439 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Dominican University New York worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,500.
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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.