English Language and Literature at Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Skidmore College graduates in english language and literature earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Skidmore College 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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| 210 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $51,141 | $45,035 | #411 | $39,938 |
| 211 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $51,107 | $50,212 | #242 | — |
| 212 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $51,089 | $53,161 | #130 | $37,586 |
| 213 | Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | $51,029 | $48,569 | #296 | $26,058 |
| 214 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $51,020 | $44,928 | #414 | $34,569 |
| 215 | St. Mary's University San Antonio, TX | $51,014 | $51,866 | #165 | $39,752 |
| 216 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $50,849 | $51,699 | #169 | $26,518 |
Other Majors at Skidmore College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $104,708 | — | #95 of 459 |
| Business/Commerce | $93,229 | $54,378 | #13 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $69,091 | $42,756 | #129 of 565 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $67,645 | $30,632 | #18 of 64 |
| Social Work | $61,428 | — | #31 of 420 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $56,595 | $40,204 | #107 of 225 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,602 | $30,480 | #32 of 423 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,512 | — | #172 of 265 |
| Psychology | $47,282 | $29,107 | #685 of 1027 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,351 | $16,417 | #119 of 255 |
| Biology | — | $39,235 | — |
| Sociology | — | $35,128 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Skidmore College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,058 one year after graduating and $51,029 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Skidmore College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Skidmore College ranks #213 by median pay four years after graduation, and #296 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Skidmore College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.