English Language and Literature at St Lawrence University
Canton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
St Lawrence University graduates in english language and literature earn 26% 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 St Lawrence 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 |
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| 40 | Bates College Lewiston, ME | $62,082 | $65,977 | #16 | $40,233 |
| 41 | Assumption University Worcester, MA | $62,073 | $54,662 | #98 | $34,206 |
| 42 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $61,989 | $63,043 | #25 | $40,967 |
| 43 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $61,335 | $58,378 | #53 | $29,493 |
| 44 | Barnard College New York, NY | $61,327 | $58,371 | #54 | $40,414 |
| 45 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $61,323 | $53,822 | #114 | $35,178 |
| 46 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $60,998 | $65,440 | #18 | $40,345 |
Other Majors at St Lawrence University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $96,345 | $57,829 | #78 of 368 |
| Mathematics | $88,586 | $58,047 | #50 of 309 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,269 | $54,772 | #29 of 271 |
| Political Science and Government | $75,486 | $35,977 | #61 of 565 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $72,849 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $72,839 | $35,414 | #32 of 660 |
| Biology | $69,386 | $33,561 | #107 of 841 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $65,419 | $26,016 | #24 of 87 |
| Psychology | $62,479 | $37,068 | #65 of 1027 |
| Social Sciences | $60,518 | $32,933 | #11 of 35 |
| History | $57,349 | $35,230 | #89 of 459 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,720 | — | #30 of 423 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $41,638 | $17,443 | #58 of 62 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $33,270 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do St Lawrence University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,493 one year after graduating and $61,335 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does St Lawrence University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, St Lawrence University ranks #43 by median pay four years after graduation, and #53 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at St Lawrence University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), 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.