English Language and Literature at University of Dayton
Dayton, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
University of Dayton graduates in english language and literature earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Dayton 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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| 82 | Wofford College Spartanburg, SC | $58,036 | $64,353 | #22 | $34,478 |
| 83 | University of Richmond University Of Richmond, VA | $58,014 | $52,827 | #137 | $38,333 |
| 84 | Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | $57,895 | $50,814 | #217 | $37,815 |
| 85 | University of Dayton Dayton, OH | $57,868 | $61,754 | #32 | $30,063 |
| 86 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $57,809 | $60,953 | #37 | $33,742 |
| 87 | Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $57,752 | $66,852 | #12 | $30,318 |
| 88 | Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA | $57,651 | $52,459 | #148 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Dayton english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,063 one year after graduating and $57,868 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Dayton rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, University of Dayton ranks #85 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at University of Dayton worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,398.
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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.