English Language and Literature at Albright College
Reading, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
Albright College graduates in english language and literature earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Albright 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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| 206 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $51,257 | $46,148 | #379 | $30,616 |
| 207 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $51,208 | $54,953 | #93 | $30,060 |
| 208 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $51,206 | $48,738 | #291 | $31,940 |
| 209 | Albright College Reading, PA | $51,149 | $52,019 | #162 | — |
| 210 | Fitchburg State University Fitchburg, MA | $51,141 | $45,035 | #411 | $39,938 |
| 211 | Illinois Wesleyan University Bloomington, IL | $51,107 | $50,212 | #242 | — |
| 212 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI | $51,089 | $53,161 | #130 | $37,586 |
Other Majors at Albright College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | $108,846 | $80,329 | #8 of 148 |
| Business/Commerce | $82,073 | $56,932 | #31 of 271 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $73,318 | $61,245 | #394 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,702 | $39,711 | #594 of 1176 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $60,589 | $48,838 | #15 of 59 |
| Criminology | $58,540 | — | #39 of 113 |
| Biology | $55,892 | $31,544 | #492 of 841 |
| Psychology | $55,100 | $32,149 | #247 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $53,702 | $24,310 | #198 of 462 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $52,894 | — | #233 of 476 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,507 | $29,793 | #164 of 299 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,531 | $31,704 | #430 of 660 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,441 | $18,099 | #131 of 423 |
| History | $39,097 | $19,041 | #443 of 459 |
| Music | — | $21,285 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Albright College english language and literature graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,149 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Albright College rank for english language and literature?
Among 576 colleges reporting earnings for english language and literature graduates, Albright College ranks #209 by median pay four years after graduation, and #162 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is english language and literature at Albright College worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for english language and literature ($48,590).
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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.