English Language and Literature at John Carroll University
University Heights, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
John Carroll University graduates in english language and literature earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How John Carroll 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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| 262 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $49,684 | $45,209 | #406 | $35,468 |
| 263 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $49,626 | $52,200 | #157 | $38,375 |
| 264 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $49,537 | $50,380 | #236 | $22,588 |
| 265 | John Carroll University University Heights, OH | $49,493 | $52,816 | #139 | $29,095 |
| 266 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $49,464 | $57,258 | #71 | $24,355 |
| 267 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $49,434 | $49,725 | #267 | — |
| 268 | University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI | $49,421 | $52,109 | #159 | $32,758 |
Other Majors at John Carroll University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $91,386 | $65,098 | #97 of 368 |
| Computer Science | $88,824 | $65,716 | #253 of 349 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,546 | $62,145 | #155 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $84,728 | $55,590 | #144 of 452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,272 | $54,238 | #175 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $73,881 | $48,890 | #134 of 516 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $72,144 | $50,938 | #66 of 187 |
| Biology | $69,024 | — | #112 of 841 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $65,098 | $27,971 | #63 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $62,270 | $41,072 | #124 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,377 | $28,507 | #388 of 565 |
| Sociology | $57,173 | $36,845 | #123 of 462 |
| Psychology | $54,870 | $36,602 | #256 of 1027 |
| Education | $45,791 | $37,978 | #53 of 71 |
| Chemistry | — | $30,087 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $17,813 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do John Carroll University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,095 one year after graduating and $49,493 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does John Carroll University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, John Carroll University ranks #265 by median pay four years after graduation, and #139 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at John Carroll University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,188.
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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.