English Language and Literature at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates in english language and literature earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of North Carolina Wilmington 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 |
| … | |||||
| 378 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $46,075 | $47,943 | #322 | $39,591 |
| 379 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $46,043 | $47,910 | #324 | $37,748 |
| 380 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $46,021 | $45,215 | #404 | $33,947 |
| 381 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $46,008 | $49,373 | #280 | $24,384 |
| 382 | Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY | $45,986 | $43,769 | #439 | $26,422 |
| 383 | Appalachian State University Boone, NC | $45,954 | $49,315 | #281 | $23,397 |
| 384 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $45,915 | $47,178 | #343 | $28,663 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of North Carolina Wilmington english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,384 one year after graduating and $46,008 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of North Carolina Wilmington rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks #381 by median pay four years after graduation, and #280 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of North Carolina Wilmington worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,000.
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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.