English Language and Literature at Lewis & Clark College
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Lewis & Clark College graduates in english language and literature earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lewis & Clark 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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| 504 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts North Adams, MA | $39,955 | $35,185 | #568 | $29,677 |
| 505 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $39,948 | $36,348 | #561 | $20,570 |
| 506 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $39,726 | $41,886 | #479 | $25,412 |
| 507 | Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR | $39,705 | $39,939 | #514 | $26,998 |
| 508 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $39,572 | $37,800 | #552 | $33,999 |
| 509 | Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO | $39,414 | $36,860 | #557 | — |
| 510 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $39,402 | $46,615 | #364 | $30,195 |
Other Majors at Lewis & Clark College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $81,567 | $49,576 | #168 of 368 |
| Computer Science | — | $66,653 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $57,783 | — | #89 of 118 |
| Psychology | $55,288 | $26,790 | #239 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,026 | $17,707 | #358 of 660 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | $52,622 | $24,098 | #2 of 9 |
| Sociology | $52,232 | — | #227 of 462 |
| Biology | $49,503 | $24,050 | #700 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,788 | — | #179 of 423 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $38,784 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $33,002 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lewis & Clark College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,998 one year after graduating and $39,705 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lewis & Clark College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Lewis & Clark College ranks #507 by median pay four years after graduation, and #514 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Lewis & Clark College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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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.