English Language and Literature at The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
The College of Wooster graduates in english language and literature earn 14% more 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 The College of Wooster 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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| 115 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $55,912 | $59,511 | #47 | $25,777 |
| 116 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $55,759 | $53,071 | #131 | $27,958 |
| 117 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $55,536 | $50,534 | #229 | $26,317 |
| 118 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $55,456 | $59,180 | #48 | $30,746 |
| 119 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY | $55,440 | $52,767 | #141 | — |
| 120 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $55,412 | $50,458 | #232 | $40,092 |
| 121 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $55,399 | $49,877 | #258 | — |
Other Majors at The College of Wooster by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $86,578 | — | #55 of 309 |
| Economics | $79,310 | — | #188 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,760 | $38,727 | #209 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,884 | $39,527 | #152 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,250 | — | #98 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $56,115 | $32,462 | #144 of 462 |
| History | $48,903 | $28,013 | #275 of 459 |
| Biology | — | $32,462 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,942 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $27,174 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of Wooster english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,746 one year after graduating and $55,456 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of Wooster rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, The College of Wooster ranks #118 by median pay four years after graduation, and #48 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at The College of Wooster worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,717.
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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.