English Language and Literature at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in english language and literature earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina University 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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| 408 | Canisius University Buffalo, NY | $45,180 | $43,002 | #461 | — |
| 409 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $45,178 | $48,086 | #317 | $30,696 |
| 410 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $45,095 | $46,803 | #355 | $24,797 |
| 411 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $45,079 | $48,376 | #310 | $29,927 |
| 412 | Ripon College Ripon, WI | $45,050 | $46,877 | #353 | — |
| 413 | University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | $45,047 | $46,633 | #361 | $35,733 |
| 414 | State University of New York at New Paltz New Paltz, NY | $45,024 | $42,854 | #464 | $23,862 |
Other English Language and Literature Credentials at Western Carolina University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $29,855 | $46,104 | — |
Other Majors at Western Carolina University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,927 one year after graduating and $45,079 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #411 by median pay four years after graduation, and #310 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.