English Language and Literature at Fordham University
Bronx, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 111 graduates a year
Fordham University graduates in english language and literature earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fordham 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 31 | Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD | $63,919 | $56,096 | #83 | $30,949 |
| 32 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $63,834 | $60,757 | #40 | $26,652 |
| 33 | Providence College Providence, RI | $63,736 | $62,773 | #26 | $40,798 |
| 34 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $63,413 | $57,702 | #60 | $34,718 |
| 35 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $62,527 | $56,294 | #80 | $27,206 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fordham University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,652 one year after graduating and $63,834 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fordham University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Fordham University ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Fordham University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.