English Language and Literature at Kenyon College
Gambier, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 86 graduates a year
Kenyon College graduates in english language and literature earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kenyon 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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| 172 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $53,050 | $53,952 | #111 | — |
| 173 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $53,018 | $53,920 | #112 | $28,914 |
| 174 | Utah Tech University Saint George, UT | $52,975 | $50,208 | #243 | $42,110 |
| 175 | Kenyon College Gambier, OH | $52,945 | $56,500 | #76 | $29,962 |
| 176 | Smith College Northampton, MA | $52,938 | $46,617 | #363 | $25,023 |
| 177 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $52,897 | $53,781 | #116 | — |
| 178 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $52,809 | $46,350 | #376 | $30,338 |
Other Majors at Kenyon College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $103,791 | $58,082 | #56 of 368 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $72,305 | — | #9 of 87 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $53,620 | $23,082 | #31 of 423 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $39,550 | — |
| Psychology | — | $39,203 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kenyon College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,962 one year after graduating and $52,945 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kenyon College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Kenyon College ranks #175 by median pay four years after graduation, and #76 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Kenyon College worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
← All data for Kenyon College · Methodology
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.