English Language and Literature at Willamette University
Salem, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Willamette University 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 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Willamette University 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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| 250 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $50,194 | $47,774 | #327 | $28,290 |
| 251 | Hood College Frederick, MD | $50,126 | $43,991 | #435 | — |
| 252 | University of Dallas Irving, TX | $50,113 | $50,950 | #212 | $35,038 |
| 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 |
Other Majors at Willamette University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $100,650 | $80,077 | #166 of 349 |
| Physics | $89,506 | — | #26 of 107 |
| Chemistry | $79,592 | — | #21 of 209 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $70,412 | $31,472 | #43 of 660 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,407 | $35,162 | #247 of 565 |
| Economics | $63,255 | $45,993 | #334 of 368 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $59,337 | — | #131 of 610 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $54,657 | $28,697 | #138 of 265 |
| Biology | $45,197 | $25,100 | #787 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,870 | — | #231 of 299 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,256 | — | #391 of 423 |
| Psychology | — | $29,678 | — |
| Sociology | — | $29,312 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $27,044 | — |
| History | — | $22,555 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Willamette University english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,863 one year after graduating and $50,060 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Willamette University rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Willamette University ranks #253 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Willamette University 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 $20,250.
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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.