English Language and Literature at Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Hofstra University graduates in english language and literature earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hofstra 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 |
| … | |||||
| 134 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $55,295 | $49,783 | #264 | $35,859 |
| 135 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $55,210 | $52,548 | #146 | $29,480 |
| 136 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $55,081 | $50,120 | #246 | — |
| 137 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $55,054 | $52,400 | #149 | $35,637 |
| 138 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $54,985 | $50,033 | #248 | $29,638 |
| 139 | Kean University Union, NJ | $54,749 | $48,052 | #319 | $36,257 |
| 140 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $54,674 | $52,038 | #160 | $34,337 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hofstra University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,637 one year after graduating and $55,054 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hofstra University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Hofstra University ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #149 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Hofstra University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,625.
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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.