English Language and Literature at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Stony Brook University graduates in english language and literature earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Stony Brook 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 |
| … | |||||
| 132 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $55,337 | $48,568 | #299 | $26,310 |
| 133 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $55,302 | $58,310 | #55 | — |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stony Brook University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,480 one year after graduating and $55,210 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stony Brook University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Stony Brook University ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #146 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Stony Brook University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,000.
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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.