English Language and Literature at SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
SUNY College at Potsdam graduates in english language and literature earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How SUNY College at Potsdam 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 |
| … | |||||
| 287 | Hendrix College Conway, AR | $48,969 | $57,706 | #59 | $18,668 |
| 288 | Rhode Island College Providence, RI | $48,948 | $48,209 | #315 | $29,389 |
| 289 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $48,926 | $46,567 | #369 | $27,593 |
| 290 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $48,920 | $46,562 | #370 | — |
| 291 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $48,877 | $49,694 | #268 | $39,152 |
| 292 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $48,785 | $50,421 | #235 | $31,749 |
| 293 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $48,773 | $50,621 | #227 | $27,315 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SUNY College at Potsdam english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $48,920 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SUNY College at Potsdam rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, SUNY College at Potsdam ranks #290 by median pay four years after graduation, and #370 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at SUNY College at Potsdam worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,412.
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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.