English Language and Literature at Guilford College
Greensboro, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Guilford College graduates in english language and literature earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Guilford College 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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| 276 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $49,141 | $48,281 | #313 | $36,594 |
| 277 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $49,101 | $50,431 | #233 | $31,293 |
| 278 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $49,088 | $52,678 | #144 | $32,021 |
| 279 | Guilford College Greensboro, NC | $49,064 | $52,653 | #145 | $19,742 |
| 280 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $49,046 | $52,203 | #156 | $26,917 |
| 281 | Rhodes College Memphis, TN | $49,042 | $53,573 | #121 | — |
| 282 | Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA | $49,024 | $44,641 | #423 | $36,054 |
Other Majors at Guilford College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,698 | $44,566 | #530 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,823 | — | #408 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,858 | $46,497 | #766 of 1176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $54,209 | $31,799 | #344 of 660 |
| Psychology | $49,921 | $27,740 | #520 of 1027 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,651 | $28,802 | #505 of 610 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $46,011 | — | #45 of 48 |
| Biology | — | $30,486 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Guilford College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,742 one year after graduating and $49,064 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Guilford College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Guilford College ranks #279 by median pay four years after graduation, and #145 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Guilford College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
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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.