English Language and Literature at Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Oberlin College graduates in english language and literature earn 3% 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 Oberlin 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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| 253 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $50,060 | $50,355 | #238 | $32,863 |
| 254 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $50,034 | $50,885 | #215 | $34,205 |
| 255 | Texas Woman's University Denton, TX | $49,909 | $50,743 | #218 | $38,171 |
| 256 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $49,906 | $53,257 | #127 | $19,734 |
| 257 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $49,884 | $50,717 | #221 | $31,513 |
| 258 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $49,804 | $45,318 | #400 | $22,933 |
| 259 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $49,792 | $51,545 | #178 | $25,559 |
Other Majors at Oberlin College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $129,395 | — | #26 of 459 |
| Economics | $87,120 | $61,713 | #126 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $70,689 | $30,187 | #117 of 565 |
| History | $60,895 | — | #49 of 459 |
| Area Studies | $55,151 | $20,905 | #42 of 70 |
| Psychology | $48,109 | $18,193 | #643 of 1027 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $46,580 | — | #241 of 265 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,299 | — | #139 of 423 |
| Biology | $44,095 | $22,684 | #800 of 841 |
| Music | $43,343 | $17,141 | #137 of 268 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $34,593 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $23,519 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $15,501 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $12,441 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oberlin College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $19,734 one year after graduating and $49,906 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oberlin College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Oberlin College ranks #256 by median pay four years after graduation, and #127 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Oberlin College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,567.
← All data for Oberlin 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.