Literature at Pace University
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 35 graduates a year
Pace University graduates in literature earn 26% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pace University Compares for Literature
All 8 colleges reporting 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 | Pace University New York, NY | $58,051 | $55,253 | #1 | $25,758 |
| 2 | American University Washington, DC | $54,436 | $47,700 | #2 | $23,164 |
| 3 | SUNY at Purchase College Purchase, NY | $49,153 | $46,783 | #3 | — |
| 4 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $45,749 | $46,527 | #4 | $23,868 |
| 5 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $45,749 | $46,527 | #5 | $23,868 |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $45,749 | $46,527 | #6 | $23,868 |
| 7 | The New School New York, NY | $42,674 | $40,617 | #7 | $25,618 |
| 8 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $36,986 | $38,004 | #8 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pace University literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,758 one year after graduating and $58,051 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pace University rank for literature?
Among 8 colleges reporting earnings for literature graduates, Pace University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is literature at Pace University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for literature ($46,173), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.