English Language and Literature at University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 68 graduates a year
University at Buffalo graduates in english language and literature earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Buffalo 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 |
| … | |||||
| 200 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $51,679 | $54,360 | #101 | $34,116 |
| 201 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $51,521 | $45,219 | #403 | — |
| 202 | Longwood University Farmville, VA | $51,485 | $46,882 | #352 | $40,167 |
| 203 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $51,385 | $48,908 | #286 | $21,208 |
| 204 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $51,381 | $52,255 | #155 | — |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Buffalo english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $21,208 one year after graduating and $51,385 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Buffalo rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University at Buffalo ranks #203 by median pay four years after graduation, and #286 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University at Buffalo worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.