English Language and Literature at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 79 graduates a year
University at Albany 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 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Albany 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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| 205 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $51,322 | $45,194 | #408 | — |
| 206 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $51,257 | $46,148 | #379 | $30,616 |
| 207 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $51,208 | $54,953 | #93 | $30,060 |
| 208 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $51,206 | $48,738 | #291 | $31,940 |
| 209 | Albright College Reading, PA | $51,149 | $52,019 | #162 | — |
| 210 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $51,141 | $45,035 | #411 | $39,938 |
| 211 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $51,107 | $50,212 | #242 | — |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at University at Albany
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $55,691 | — |
Other Majors at University at Albany by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Albany english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,940 one year after graduating and $51,206 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Albany rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University at Albany ranks #208 by median pay four years after graduation, and #291 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University at Albany 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 $20,662.
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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.