English Language and Literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 164 graduates a year
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $50,433 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,060 one year after graduating and $51,208 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks #207 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 $14,794.
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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.